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MID-SST/3-REPORT INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION REPORT OF THE THIRD MEETING OF THE MID SAFETY SUPPORT TEAM (MID-SST/3) (Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10 – 13 October 2016) The views expressed in this Report should be taken as those of the Regional Aviation Safety Group and not of the Organization. This Report will, however, be submitted to the ICAO Council and any formal action taken will be published in due course as a Supplement to the Report. Approved by the Meeting and published by authority of the Secretary General

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MID-SST/3-REPORT

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION

REPORT OF THE THIRD MEETING OF THE MID SAFETY SUPPORT TEAM

(MID-SST/3)

(Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10 – 13 October 2016)

The views expressed in this Report should be taken as those of the Regional Aviation Safety Group and not of the Organization. This Report will, however, be submitted to the ICAO Council and any formal action taken will be published in due course as a Supplement to the Report.

Approved by the Meeting and published by authority of the Secretary General

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The designations employed and the presentation of material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of ICAO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontier or boundaries.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

PART I - HISTORY OF THE MEETING

1. Place and Duration ......................................................................................................... 1

2. Opening .......................................................................................................................... 1

3. Attendance ..................................................................................................................... 1

4. Officers and Secretariat .................................................................................................. 1

5. Language ........................................................................................................................ 1

6. Agenda ........................................................................................................................... 2

7. Conclusions and Decisions - Definition ......................................................................... 2

8. List of Draft Conclusions and Draft Decisions ............................................................. ..2

PART II - REPORT ON AGENDA ITEMS

Report on Agenda Item 1 ............................................................................................ 1-1

Report on Agenda Item 2 ..................................................................................... 2-1-2-6

Report on Agenda Item 3 ..................................................................................... 3-1/3-2

Report on Agenda Item 4 .................................................................................... .4-1/4-2

Report on Agenda Item 5 ............................................................................................ 5-1

Report on Agenda Item 6 ............................................................................................ 6-1

APPENDICES

Appendix 6A

ATTACHMENT

List of Participants ..................................................................................... Attachment A

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PART I – HISTORY OF THE MEETING

1. PLACE AND DURATION

1.1 The Third meeting of the MID Safety Support Team (MID-SST/3) was hosted by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), UAE, at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10-13 October 2016.

2. OPENING

2.1 The meeting was opened by Mr. Mohamed Smaoui, Deputy Regional Director, ICAO Middle East Office, Cairo. Mr. Smaoui welcomed all the participants to the meeting and expressed ICAO’s sincere gratitude and appreciation to the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) for hosting this important meeting in Abu Dhabi, UAE and for the support provided and excellent hospitality.

2.2 Mr. Smaoui highlighted that in accordance with the revised MID-SST Terms of Reference, the MID-SST shifted to a different way of doing business, where States and Partners should share expertise, experience and best practices in order to provide recommended actions related to the implementation of the Safety Enhancement Initiatives (SEIs). He underlined that starting with this MID-SST meeting, a one day meeting will be reserved for an NCMCs meeting where States share and discuss all issues related to USOAP-CMA, including the status, challenges and best practices.

2.3 Mr. Ismaeil Al Hosani, MID-SST Rapporteur, welcomed the participants to Abu Dhabi. He highlighted that the MID-STT addresses important safety issues in the MID Region, such as SSP/SMS implementation, States’ safety oversight capabilities and regional cooperation for the provision of Accident & Incident Investigation. Accordingly, he emphasized that in order to properly address these issues, States and Safety Partners should be committed to support the MID-SST and be effectively involved in the implementation of its work programme. Finally, Mr. Al Hosani wished all participants a productive and successful meeting and a pleasant stay in Abu Dhabi

3. ATTENDANCE

3.1 The meeting was attended by a total of twenty (20) participants from eight (8) States (Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE and United States) and five (5) International Organizations/Industries (Boeing, CANSO, COSCAP-GS, GCC and IATA). The list of participants is at Attachment A to the Report.

4. OFFICERS AND SECRETARIAT

4.1 The meeting was chaired by Mr. Ismaeil Al Hosani, Assistant Director General of Air Accident Investigation Sector, General Civil Aviation Authority, UAE.

4.2 Mr. Mashhor Alblowi, Regional Officer, Flight Safety (FLS) was the Secretary of the meeting, supported by Mr. Mohamed Smaoui, Deputy Regional Director (DEPRD).

5. LANGUAGE

5.1 Discussions were conducted in English and documentation was issued in English.

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6. AGENDA

6.1 The following Agenda was adopted:

Agenda Item 1: Adoption of the Provisional Agenda

Agenda Item 2: MID-SST Work Programme

Agenda Item 3: NCMCs Meeting

Agenda Item 4: Challenges and Way Forward

Agenda Item 5: Future Work Programme

Agenda Item 6: Any other Business

7. CONCLUSIONS AND DECISIONS – DEFINITION

7.1 The RASG-MID records its actions in the form of Conclusions and Decisions with the following significance:

a) Conclusions deal with matters that, according to the Group’s terms of reference, meritdirectly the attention of States and its stakeholders/partners, or on which further actionwill be initiated by the Secretary in accordance with established procedures; and

b) Decisions relate solely to matters dealing with the internal working arrangements of theGroup and its subsidiary bodies.

8. LIST OF DRAFT CONCLUSIONS AND DRAFT DECISIONS

DRAFT DECISION 3/1: REVISED SAFETY ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVES

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PART II: REPORT ON AGENDA ITEMS

REPORT ON AGENDA ITEM 1: ADOPTION OF THE PROVISIONAL AGENDA

1.1 The meeting reviewed and adopted the Provisional Agenda as at paragraph 6 of the History of the Meeting.

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REPORT ON AGENDA ITEM 2: MID-SST WORK PROGRAMME

Update on the implementation of the MID-SST Safety Enhancement Initiatives (SEIs)

2.1 The subject was addressed in WP/2 presented by the MID-SST Rapporteur. The meeting was updated on the status of the following SEIs:

a) improve status of implementation of State Safety Programme (SSPs) in the MIDRegion;

b) strengthening of States' Safety Oversight capabilities through the establishment ofRegional/Sub-regional Safety Oversight Organizations(s) (RSOO); and

c) improve Regional cooperation for the provision of Accident & IncidentInvestigation.

SSP/SMS implementation in the MID Region

2.2 The meeting agreed that the first SEI related to SSP implementation should be revised to include SMS implementation in the MID Region.

2.3 The meeting identified common challenges/difficulties based on the States feedback related to SSP implementation, as follows:

1) identification of a designated entity (SSP Accountable Executive and SSPImplementation Team);

2) establishment of an initial Acceptable Level of Safety Performance (ALoSP),which necessitates effective reporting system to support collection/analysis ofsafety data;

3) allocation of resources to enable SSP implementation; and

4) lack of qualified and competent technical personnel to fulfil their duties andresponsibilities regarding SSP implementation.

2.4 Based on the above, the meeting agreed to the following actions to support the SSP implementation:

1) participate in the new ICAO Safety Management Training Programme (SMTP),with the CBT part and the Safety Management for Practitioners Course;

2) work with the ICAO Regional Office to make use of available means (e.g.Technical Co-operation Bureau) to provide assistance needed for SSPimplementation;

3) consider the establishment of a mechanism similar to the RS Go Team in order toconduct assistance missions to States to address specific needs (SSP/SMS,USOAP-CMA, etc.);

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4) identify safety management best practices in coordination with States (championState to promote best practices among other States) including sharing of technicalguidance and tools related to SSP (e.g. advisory circulars, staff instructions);

5) continuous update of the SSP Gap Analysis and completion of detailed SSP Self-Assessment; and

6) establishment of voluntary and mandatory safety reporting systems.

2.5 The meeting noted that the Safety Management Training Course for Practitioners, which is the classroom part of the ICAO Safety Management Training Programme (SMTP), will be held at the ICAO MID Regional Office (Cairo, Egypt, 6 - 10 November 2016). It was highlighted that in order to participate in the training course, all nominees must successfully complete Part 1 of the SMTP (Online Safety Management Training) before attending the course. Accordingly, the meeting encouraged States to participate in the ICAO Safety Management Training Programme.

2.6 With respect to SMS implementation at MID International Aerodromes, the meeting noted the efforts of Saudi Arabia and Egypt to develop an Aerodrome SMS Document Template. However, the meeting agreed that prior to developing such documentation, analysis of the current status of SMS implementation at MID International Aerodromes should be conducted, in coordination with the RGS WG, to identify challenges, areas of improvement and priorities, in order to plan specific actions.

2.7 The meeting noted CANSO’s efforts, as the Champion of the initiative to improve SMS implementation in ATM, including the Safety Survey, which was sent to ANSPs. The meeting agreed that another detailed survey need to be developed and sent to all ANSPs in 2017 (with the support of ICAO) to identify needs to improve SMS implementation for ATM in the MID Region. It was highlighted that an action plan would be developed based on the results of the survey to address specific needs.

2.8 The meeting recognized the need to monitor the status of SMS implementation by air operators, maintenance organizations and training organizations involved in flight training; in order to take necessary actions to overcome the challenges faced and improve safety. In this regard, the meeting noted that IATA with the support of the ICAO MID Office will provide feedback and a plan of actions to address SMS implementation by air operators.

2.9 The meeting was apprised of UAE views and experience regarding the SMS implementation in accident and incident investigation (PPT/2 refers).

States' Safety Oversight Capabilities

2.10 The meeting agreed that the second SEI related to the strengthening of States' Safety Oversight capabilities should not be limited to the establishment of Regional/Sub-regional Safety Oversight Organizations(s) (RSOO).

2.11 Subjects related to States' Safety Oversight capabilities are covered under report on Agenda Item 3 “NCMCs Meeting”.

Accident & Incident Investigation

2.12 The subject was addressed in WP/5, PPT/3 and PPT/4 presented by the MID-SST Rapporteur, Saudi Arabia and UAE, respectively.

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2.13 The meeting noted that the RSC/4 meeting reviewed a draft revised version of the Strategy prepared by UAE in coordination with Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Sudan and agreed, through Draft Conclusion 4/9, to invite States to review the revised Strategy and provide feedback/comments to the ICAO MID Regional Office by 15 March 2016. As a follow-up action, the ICAO MID Regional Office issued State Letter Ref: ME 4/1 - 16/026 dated 26 January 2016. Few comments have been received.

2.14 Considering that the Strategy was initially developed during the joint ACAC/ICAO Seminar held in Rabat in 2012, and in order to further fine-tune it, taking into account States’ needs and plans, the RASG-MID/5 meeting agreed that an ACAC/ICAO joint Workshop be organized in 2017 to address issues related to Accident and Incident Investigation, with a special focus on Regional Cooperation. One of the main deliverables of this Workshop should be the revised Strategy for the establishment of a Middle East RAIO. Accordingly, the RASG-MID/5 meeting agreed to the following Conclusion:

Conclusion 5/13: ACAC/ICAO AIG Workshop

That,

a) a joint ACAC/ICAO AIG Workshop be organized in 2017;

b) the Strategy for the establishment of a Middle East RAIO be finalized by theWorkshop, for final endorsement by RASG-MID and the ACAC ExecutiveCouncil; and

c) States are encouraged to attend and support the Workshop.

2.15 The meeting noted with appreciation that the ACAC/ICAO AIG Workshop will be hosted by Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, 25-27 April 2017. Accordingly, the meeting encouraged States and Stakeholders to actively participate in the Workshop.

2.16 The meeting noted that UAE in coordination with Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and ICAO MID Office will work on the draft version of the Strategy for further improvement in order to be presented and reviewed during the Workshop, including clear actions/steps towards the establishment of RAIO (with the Decision/commitment of States concerned through the signature of a Letter of Intent or similar mechanism). It was also agreed that the agenda of the Workshop should include other issues related to AIG such as training and the development of a RASG-MID Safety Advisory to consolidate a set of safety recommendations addressing the Focus Areas and Emerging Risks in the MID Region.

2.17 The meeting was apprised of the 2016 MENASASI (Middle East & North Africa Society of Air safety investigators) Seminar held in Rabat, Morocco, 20-21 September 2016. The next MENASASI Seminar is scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia in 2017. The meeting was also apprised of UAE activities related to Aviation Disaster Family Assistance, including the promulgation of new regulations related to the subject.

2.18 The meeting noted that a Workshop on the Protection of Accident and Incident Investigation records is planned to be held in Cairo, Egypt, 3-5 July 2017. It was highlighted also that the iSTARS Workshop will be held in Cairo, Egypt 12-14 March 2017, back-to-back with the AIA WG/2 meeting, 14-16 March 2017.

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English Language Proficiency

2.19 The subject was addressed in WP/6 presented by the Secretariat. The meeting recalled that the Interregional English Language Proficiency Workshop was jointly organized by the ICAO APAC, EUR/NAT and MID Regional Offices, and hosted by Kuwait, 9 - 11 November 2015.

2.20 The meeting noted that the RASG-MID/5 meeting supported the outcome of the Workshop and agreed that the MID-SST take them into consideration in its future work programme to recommend necessary follow-up actions. Accordingly, the meeting agreed to develop a new SEI aiming at improving the implementation of ELP requirements in the MID Region.

2.21 The meeting noted with appreciation that UAE will champion the proposed SEI and will develop a questionnaire, in coordination with the ICAO MID Office, to be used as the basis of a survey to assess the implementation of ELP requirements, and agree on the next course of actions.

Revised SEIs

2.22 Based on all of the foregoing, the meeting agreed to the following Draft Decision related to revised set of SEIs:

DRAFT DECISION 3/1: REVISED SAFETY ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVES

That, the MID-SST include in its work programme actions to support the implementation of the following SEIs:

a) improve the status of implementation of State Safety Programme (SSP) andSafety Management System (SMS) in the MID Region;

b) strengthening of States' Safety Oversight capabilities;

c) improve Regional cooperation for the provision of Accident & IncidentInvestigation; and

d) improve implementation of ELP requirements in the MID Region.

2.23 In connection with the above, the meeting agreed to the following list of actions in support of the agreed SEIs:

SEI: Improve the status of implementation of State Safety Programme (SSP) and Safety Management System (SMS) in the MID Region

Actions Champion Conduct of Safety Management Training Courses, Symposia and Workshops.

ICAO

Establish the MENA RSOO to support States in the expeditious implementation of SSP.

ACAC/ICAO

Improve the status of implementation of SMS at international aerodromes.

Egypt and Saudi Arabia

Improve the status of implementation of SMS by ANSPs (ATM).

CANSO

Improve the status of implementation of SMS by air operators. IATA Improve the status of implementation of SMS by maintenance organizations.

IATA and Boeing

Improve the status of implementation of SMS by training organizations (involved in flight training).

TBD

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SEI: Strengthening of States' Safety Oversight capabilities Actions Champion

Conduct USOAP CMA Workshops including cost-recovery. ICAO Establish the MENA RSOO to assist States to resolve safety oversight deficiencies and carry out tasks and functions in the area of PEL, OPS, AIR, AGA and ANS.

ACAC/ICAO

Organize Government Safety Inspector (GSI) Courses (OPS, AIR, ANS, AGA).

ICAO

Conduct ICAO missions to States to provide assistance related to the preparation of USOAP-CMA activities.

ICAO

Develop and implement a specific NCLB plan of actions for prioritized States according to established criteria.

ICAO/States/Stakeholders

SEI: Improve Regional Cooperation for the provision of Accident & Incident Investigation Actions Champion

Improve the draft version of the Strategy for the establishment of a Middle East RAIO, in order to be presented and reviewed during the Workshop.

UAE in coordination with Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and the ICAO MID Office

Organize the ACAC/ICAO AIG Workshop. Saudi Arabia Finalize the Strategy for the establishment of a Middle East RAIO by the ACAC/ICAO AIG Workshop.

States/ACAC/ICAO/Stakeholders

Final endorsement by RASG-MID and the ACAC Executive Council.

ICAO and ACAC

Organize MENASASI 2017 Seminar in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia Organize Training related to AIG. UAE/Saudi Arabia

SEI: Improve implementation of ELP requirements in the MID Region Actions Champion

Develop a questionnaire to be used as the basis of a survey to assess the implementation of ELP requirements.

UAE in coordination with the ICAO MID Office

Disseminate the questionnaire to the MID States. ICAO Analyse the survey results and agree on next course of actions. MID-SST in coordination with the

ATM SG

MID Region Safety Targets and Revised MID Region Safety Strategy

2.24 The subject was addressed in WP/3 and PPT/1 presented by the Secretariat. The meeting reviewed the revised version of the MID Region Safety Strategy.

2.25 The meeting noted that Kuwait, Sudan and UAE are already using ECCAIRS; and Jordan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are planning to start the use of ECCAIRS soon (end of 2016 - beginning of 2017).

2.26 With respect to the newly added Safety Indicator related to ECCAIRS: “Percentage of MID States that use ECCAIRS for the reporting of accidents and serious incidents”, the meeting agreed to the following Safety Targets:

a) 60% by 2018; andb) 80% by 2020.

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2.27 In connection with the above, it was highlighted that the RASG-MID/5 meeting underlined that ECCAIRS should be used for the reporting of accidents and serious incidents to ICAO, and through Conclusion 5/3, urged States to use ECCAIRS for the reporting of accidents and serious incidents and send their feedback to the ICAO MID Office by 15 October 2016. Accordingly, the meeting urged States to reply to the ICAO State Letter on the subject (Ref.: ME 4 – 16/199 dated 1 August 2016).

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REPORT ON AGENDA ITEM 3: NCMCS MEETING

3.1 The National Continuous Monitoring Coordinators (NCMCs) meeting was held on 11 October 2016. The meeting was a great opportunity to share experiences, challenges and best practices, which were appreciated by all participants.

Update on the ICAO USOAP-CMA

3.2 The subject was addressed in PPT/5 presented by the Secretariat. The meeting was apprised of the USOAP CMA latest developments.

USOAP-CMA Regional Status

3.3 The subject was addressed in PPT/6 presented by the Secretariat. The meeting noted the current regional status related to the USOAP CMA, as follows:

1) 2 out of the 15 States in the MID Region have not yet received a USOAP audit(Iraq and Yemen);

2) the current average EI in the MID Region is 66.17%;

3) 61.54% (8 States) of the States in the MID Region have achieved the target of60% EI;

4) lowest EI with regard to the CEs are related to CE4, CE7 and CE8;

5) lowest EI with regard to the Audit Areas are related to ANS followed by AGA,LEG, AIG and ORG; and

6) low progress in CAPs development/update and implementation.

3.4 It was highlighted that the RASG-MID/5 meeting underlined that the progress of updating the Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) to address identified findings from the USOAP-CMA is low. Accordingly, the meeting reiterated the following RASG-MID/5 Conclusion:

CONCLUSION 5/1: ICAO USOAP-CMA IMPLEMENTATION

That, States:

a) be urged to prioritise and take action as needed to improve their safetyoversight system, with particular attention to:

i. the implementation of Corrective Action Plans (CAP) and reportingthe progress on the On-line Framework (OLF); and

ii. the completion of the self-assessments and uploading of the relevantevidences on the OLF;

b) are encouraged to request assistance from ICAO, as required.

3.5 The meeting noted that a MID Regional USOAP-CMA Workshop will be held at the ICAO MID Regional Office, Cairo, Egypt (6-8 February 2017) to provide valuable information regarding the implementation of the USOAP-CMA and the use of the USOAP-CMA OLF (ICAO EB 2016/36, dated 17 June 2016 refers). Accordingly, the meeting encouraged States to participate in this Workshop.

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Presentations by the States’ NCMCs related to the USOAP-CMA

3.6 Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and UAE provided presentations highlighting the status of their safety oversight system, challenges faced and best practices (PPT/7-PPT/11 refer).

3.7 The meeting identified the following common challenges/difficulties:

1) lack of sufficient human resources (qualified technical personnel) to meet theState’s obligations and carry out oversight functions and mandate;

2) the ability to attract, recruit and retain sufficiently qualified/experienced technicalpersonnel;

3) training;

4) separation of oversight functions and service providers/operators; and

5) political/security situation/stability in some States.

3.8 The meeting noted with appreciation the sharing of experience in the preparation, conduct and follow-up of ICAO USOAP-CMA activities and identified the following as best practices and actions:

1) high level commitment and engagement (regular briefings and meetings);

2) preparation well in advance (giving sufficient time);

3) assignment of focal point(s) for each audit area;

4) training of personnel (USOAP-CMA CBT, Workshop, participation in ICVMsand Audits), including the conduct of a USOAP-CMA Workshop (cost-recoverybasis) at National level;

5) using the self-assessment to conduct internal audits, prepare for ICAO USOAPCMA activities; and monitor the civil aviation safety oversight system;

6) take advantage of other States experiences;

7) update all CAPs to fully address the PQ findings and report the progress made onthe CAPs implementation, which is a vital factor for the planning and conduct ofthe USOAP-CMA validation activities; and

8) regular update of the required information such as the State Aviation ActivitiesQuestionnaire (SAAQ) and Compliance Checklist/Electronic Filing ofDifferences (CC/EFOD).

3.9 The meeting noted with appreciation that the missions conducted by the ICAO MID Regional Office to the States provided valuable assistance and guidance related to the USOAP-CMA, including the preparation for Audits and ICVMs.

3.10 The meeting thanked ICAO for conducting the NCMCs meeting as part of the SST agenda; and requested that this practice should be continued in the future.

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REPORT ON AGENDA ITEM 4: CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD

MID Region NCLB Strategy/Plan

4.1 The subject was addressed in PPT/12 presented by the Secretariat. The meeting noted that the NCLB campaign highlights ICAO’s efforts to assist States in implementing ICAO policies, plans and Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs). The main objective of the NCLB initiative is to better identify and coordinate assistance to States in need so that they may foster sustainable local and regional prosperity and fully benefit from improved global connectivity.

4.2 The meeting recognized that the Doha Declaration and the MID Region Safety Strategy, address regional policy targets, with regional performance targets, but do not specify what needs to be achieved by each State (accountability for accomplishment), in order to contribute to the accomplishment of the regional targets.

4.3 The meeting noted that the MID NCLB Strategy/Plan aims at a new leadership approach to transform the way business is done through agreement with concerned States on specific and measureable outcomes, and clear definition of accountability for the achievement of the set goals.

4.4 The MID NCLB Strategy/Plan necessitates a proactive approach and outreach by the ICAO Regional Director and his team, to foster political will and senior level commitment, transforming the status quo of business as usual that does not impact the resolution of many long standing deficiencies, and applying hand holding concepts where needed, identifying Champion States or stakeholder to provide required assistance. Therefore, a plan of action is to be developed for each State; and the progress achieved will be monitored on continuous basis, with progress reports delivered to the State’s senior management (DG or Minister) as well as to the DGCA-MID, RASG-MID and MIDANPIRG.

4.5 The meeting initiated brainstorming regarding the criteria to be used for the prioritization of States in term of provision of required assistance. Accordingly, the meeting agreed that MID States should be classified in four (4) groups, as follows:

1- States with SSC; 2- States not audited or with EI < 60; 3- States with 60 ≤ EI < 70; and 4- States with EI ≥ 70.

4.6 The meeting agreed that other criteria/factors should be considered for the provision of required NCLB assistance, during the development and implementation of the plans of action, including but not limited to:

a) State willingness/commitment to receive assistance;b) Security and political stability;c) EI per Area and per Critical Element (CE);d) Level of aviation activities in the State;e) Air navigation deficiencies (including the deficiencies related to aerodrome

certification);f) Level of progress made by State in the development and implementation of

CAPs;g) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita; andh) Ongoing or planned assistance projects.

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4.7 The meeting noted that the Plan of Action Template used by States with SSC includes 2 main parts related to Short-Term and Medium to Long-Term, with the following elements:

a) Objectivesb) Actorsc) Mechanismsd) Deliverablese) Activities

4.8 The meeting agreed that the SSC Plan of Action Template could be used to develop a specific plan of action for each State, taking into consideration the agreed prioritization criteria and other factors.

4.9 Considering that Iraq has not yet been audited and taking into account the UNDSS travel restrictions to Iraq, the meeting initiated brainstorming on the development of an initial Draft Plan of Action for Iraq, as an example. It was agreed that priority should be given to the improvement of the civil aviation system by focusing on the establishment part of the USOAP-CMA (CEs 1 to 5). The meeting agreed that the ICAO MID Office will coordinate with Iraq the development of the first Draft of the Plan of Action, in order to be presented to the RSC/5 meeting (Amman, 23-25 January 2017) for further review and for the inclusion of specific actions supported by volunteer States and stakeholders.

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REPORT ON AGENDA ITEM 5: FUTURE WORK PROGRAMME

5.1 The subject was addressed in WP/8 presented by the Secretariat. The meeting agreed that the MID-SST/4 be tentatively scheduled to be held 4-7 December 2017 (including 1 day for the NCMCs meeting). The venue will be the ICAO MID Regional Office in Cairo, unless a State is willing to host the meeting.

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MID-SST/3-REPORT 6-1

REPORT ON AGENDA ITEM 6: ANY OTHER BUSINESS

MID-SST Focal Points

6.1 The subject was addressed in WP/9 presented by the Secretariat. The meeting reviewed and updated the list of Designated MID-SST Focal Points as at Appendix 6A.

CANSO’S Safety Activities

6.2 The subject was addressed in WP/10 presented by CANSO. The meeting was apprised of CANSO safety activities, including CANSO Standard of Excellence in Air Navigation Services-Safety (SEANS-Safety). The meeting encouraged MID ANSPs to participate in the 2017 CANSO Safety Award; and use the CANSO Standard of Excellence in Safety Management Systems upon which SEANS-Safety is based.

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APPENDIX

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MID-SST/3-REPORT APPENDIX 6A

APPENDIX 6A

LIST OF DESIGNATED MID-SST FOCAL POINTS

Bahrain

Mr. Salah Mohammed Alhumood Director of Aviation Safety and Security Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications

Tel : +973- 17321153 Mobile : +973 36400424 E-mail: [email protected]

Egypt

Mr. Magdi Kamal El Din Ryad Safety General Manager Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority Cairo-Egypt

Mobile : +01001769608 E-mail: [email protected]

Mr. Mohamed Sadek Abd El Kader Safety Inspector

Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority Cairo-Egypt

Tel: +02 24552731 Mobile: +01000471671 Email: [email protected]

Iran

Mr. Mohammad Shahbazai General Director of Safety & AIG Department

Fax: +98 21 66018659 Tel: +98 21 61022119 E-mail: [email protected]

Mr. Mahmoodreza Rohani Head of Safety Group and SAFA National Coordination

Fax: +9821 66018659 Tel: + 9821 66073526 Mobile: + 98 9128027728 E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

Iraq

Mrs. Nahlah Omar Abdulrahman Koperly Senior Chief Engineer/Director of Planning and Follow-up Dept. Head of USOAP Committee Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority Baghdad International Airport Baghdad - IRAQ

Tel: +964 18136000 Mobile: +964 7901331283 Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

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Jordan

Dr. Mohammad M. S. Al-Husban Director Airworthiness Standards Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 7547 Amman 11110-JORDAN

Tel: +962 6 4887042 Mobile: +962 79 6214053 Email: [email protected]

Eng. Suha Daher Director of Quality Assurance and Internal Audit /NCMC Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission P.O.Box 7547 Amman - JORDAN

Tel: +962 6 4892282 Ext. 3523 Mobile: +962 799598998 Email: [email protected]

Kuwait

Eng. Jarrah R. Aldhafiri Head of Technical Development and Follow-up Division Aviation Safety Department Directorate General of Civil Aviation Kuwait International Airport P.O. Box 17 Safat 13001 State of KUWAIT

Tel: +965 24765815 Mobile: +965 90088840 Email: [email protected]

Eng. Shaheen M. Al-Ghunim Inspection and Oversight Superintendent Aviation Safety Department Directorate General of Civil Aviation Kuwait International Airport P.O. Box 17 Safat 13001 State of KUWAIT

Tel: +965 24335046 Email: [email protected]

Lebanon

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Libya

Oman

Eng. Faiza Sulaiyam Suwaid Al Matani Assistant NCMC Aerodromes Safety Inspector Public Authority for Civil Aviation P.O.Box 1 PC111 Muscat International Airport OMAN

Tel: +968 24354029 Mobile: +968 92443493 Email: [email protected]

Qatar

Mr. Dhiraj Ramdoyal State Safety Programme Specialist Civil Aviation Authority Doha – QATAR

Fax: +974 44654761 Tel: +974 44557250 Mobile: +97433932711 Email: [email protected]

Saudi Arabia

Mr. Abdulelah Othman Felemban Director, Safety Analysis Aviation Investigation Bureau Jeddah - Saudi Arabia

Fax: +966 126854250 Tel: +966 126854506 Ext. 300 Mobile: +966 548429076 Email: [email protected]

Mr. Abdulrahman Seddiq Manager, Safety Program General Authority of Civil Aviation P.O. Box 887 Jeddah 21421, Saudi Arabia

Fax: +966 12 685 5507 Tel: +966 12 6855387 Mobile: +966 546597864 Email: [email protected]

Sudan

Mr. Hussein Naile Ahmed Director of Safety Policy and Standard Directorate Sudan Civil Aviation Authority Khartoum - SUDAN

Fax: +2491 83520079 Tel: +2491 83520079 Mobile: +2491 23499247 Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

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UAE

Eng. Ismaeil Mohamed Al Hosani Assistant Director General Air Accident Investigation General Civil Aviation Authority Dubai-United Arab Emirates

Fax: +971 24491599 Tel: +971 24054501 Mobile: +971 506670713 Email: [email protected]

MID-SST Rapporteur

Mr. Mohammad Faisal Al Dossari Director Air Navigation and Aerodromes Department General Civil Aviation Authority Abu Dhabi-United Arab Emirates

Fax: +971 24054406 Tel: +971 24054395 Mobile: +971 555594943 Email: [email protected]

Mr. Ibrahim Ahmad Addasi Chief Air Accident Investigator/Air Accident Investigation Sector General Civil Aviation Authority Dubai-United Arab Emirates

Fax: +971 2 4491599 Tel: +971 4 211 1667 Mobile: +971 50 443 1052 Email: [email protected]

Yemen

Mr. Abdullah Alhudaifi SMS Manager The Civil Aviation and Meteorology Authority (CAMA)

E. mail: [email protected]

AACO

Mr. Rashad Karaky, MBA, AVSEC PM Manager – Economics & Technology Management Beirut - Lebanon

Fax: +961 1863 168 Tel: +961 1861 297/8/9 Ext. 109 Mobile: +961 3 163318 Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

BOEING Mr. Chamsou Deen Andjorin, Director Aviation Safety Middle East and Africa

Tel: +971561741500 E-mail: [email protected]

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CANSO

Ms. Hanan Qabartai Director Middle East Affairs CANSO Amman Financial District, Shmeisani Area Anshasi Square, 28 Husari St. P.O.Box 940584 Amman 11194 JORDAN

Tel: +962 6 500 7321 Mobile: +962 796 768 012 Email: [email protected]

COSCAP-GS

Mrs. Nadia Konzali Project Coordinator Airworthiness Expert COSCAP-GS-ICAO-TCB GCAA, UAE

Tel: +971 2 4054267 Mobile : +971 50 3281510 E-mail : [email protected]

EASA Mr Juan de Mata Morales Lopez International Cooperation Officer

E-mail: [email protected]

FAA (USA)

Mr. Daniel Chong Manager, International Affairs Branch

Tel: +202-385-8076 Fax: +202-493-5888 Email: [email protected]

Mr. Robert RoxbroughSenior Representative - Abu Dhabi FAA Embassies District (airport Rd) St#4 Abu Dhabi, Intl. 09825 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Tel: +971 414 2438 Email: [email protected]

GCC

Mr. Ahmad GH. Al-Shammari Consultant The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf – Secretariat General (GCCSG) P.O.Box 7153 Riyadh 11462-Saudi Arabia

Tel: +966 11 4827777 Ext. 1735 Mobile: +966 598919189/

+965 99446648 Email: [email protected]

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IATA

Mr. Jehad Faqir Deputy Regional Director Safety & Flight Operations IATA P.O.Box 940587 Amman 11118 - JORDAN

Tel: +962 6 580 4200 Ext. 1216 Mobile: +962 79 5111238 Email: [email protected]

Ms. Rose Al Osta Manager, Safety & Flight Operations Africa & Middle East

Tel: +962 6 5804200 Ext 1405 Mobile: +962 79 6668978 E-mail: [email protected]

IFATCA Mr. Mohamed Talaat Metwally IFATCA Regional Rep. AFI/MID Senior Air Traffic Controller

Fax: +254 20827102 Tel: +201 222214441 Mobile: +201 222214441 Email: [email protected]

WFP

Capt. Samir M. Sajet Head of Regional Aviation Safety Office United Nations World Food Programme UAE

Fax: +971 6 5574796 Tel: +971 6 5574799 Mobile: +971 50 6561019 Email: [email protected]

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ATTACHMENT

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MID-SST/3-REPORT ATTACHMENT A

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

NAME TITLE

STATES

IRAQ

Mrs. Nahlah Omar Abdulrahman Koperly Senior Chief Engineer/Director of Planning and Follow-up Dept. Head of USOAP Committee Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority IRAQ

JORDAN

Dr. Mohammad M. S. Al-Husban Director Airworthiness Standards Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission JORDAN

Eng. Suha Daher Director of Quality Assurance and Internal Audit /NCMC Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission JORDAN

KUWAIT Eng. Jarrah R. Aldhafiri Head of Technical Development and

Follow-up Division Aviation Safety Department Directorate General of Civil Aviation State of KUWAIT

Eng. Shaheen M. Al-Ghunim Inspection and Oversight Superintendent Aviation Safety Department Directorate General of Civil Aviation State of KUWAIT

OMAN

Eng. Faiza Sulaiyam Suwaid Al Matani Aerodromes Safety Inspector Public Authority for Civil Aviation OMAN

QATAR

Mr. Dhiraj Ramdoyal NCMC/Head of ANS Inspectorate/SSP Coordinator Civil Aviation Authority Doha – QATAR

SAUDI ARABIA

Mr. Abdulelah O. Felemban Director General Director General Office Aviation Investigation Bureau (AIB) KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

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NAME TITLE

Mr. Adnan Malak Director of Safety Analysis Aviation Investigation Bureau KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Mr. Badr Abdulhakim Alharbi Risk Management Manager General Authority of Civil Aviation KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Mr. Ismaeil Mohammad Al Hosani Assistant Director General of Air Accident Investigation Sector General Civil Aviation Authority Abu-Dhabi- UAE

Mr. Ibrahim Ahmed Addasi Chief Air Accident Investigator General Civil Aviation Authority Abu Dhabi - UAE

Mr. Mourad Ben Asker Sr. Specialist Planning & Standards Aviation Safety Affairs Sector General Civil Aviation Authority Dubai - UAE

Mr. Thomas Curran Chief Air Accident Investigator General Civil Aviation Authority Abu-Dhabi- UAE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Mr. Robert Roxbrough Senior Representative - Abu Dhabi FAA Abu Dhabi-UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

ORGANIZATIONS/INDUSTRIES

BOEING

Mr. Chamsou D. Andjorin Director Aviation Safety ME& Africa Boeing Dubai- UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

CANSO

Ms. Hanan Qabartai Director Middle East Affairs CANSO Amman Financial District, Shmeisani Area Anshasi Square, 28 Husari St. Amman - JORDAN

COSCAP

Mrs. Nadia Konzali Technical Chief Advisor (CTA), COSCAP-GS DGCA/ASD KUWAIT

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NAME TITLE

GCC

Mr. Ahmad GH. Al-Shammari Consultant The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf – Secretariat General (GCCSG) Riyadh –SAUDI ARABIA

IATA

Mr. Jehad Faqir Deputy Regional Director Safety & Flight Operations IATA Amman - JORDAN

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