By the early 1980s, the increasing limitations of present communication, navigation and surveillance systems were becoming apparent. To address this, the ICAO council established the future air navigation system committee (FANS) to investigate new concepts and technologies and to recommend a system to overcome the present problems. The FANS committee concluded the existing systems were restricted to effective air traffic management and the problems could not be overcome on a global scale, except by new concepts and newer CNS systems which would fully support air traffic management. The FANS committee developed the CNS/ATM global concept. This text describes the world's vision for the future air navigation system and the concepts developed under the auspices of ICAO between 1983 and 1993, dedicated solely to the CNS/ATM concept. It covers the technical, institutional, economic, labour and human factors associated with the CNS/ATM concept.
Industry Reviews
'I fully believe that this work will help to bring this crucial information, which describes the profound changes along with the expected benefits, to a wide cross section of the civil aviation community.' from the foreword by Philippe Rochat, Secretary General, ICAO 'Vince Galotti has given us a comprehensive, easy to understand, road-map that helps bridge the gap in our ability to visualize the impact of moving from the 60 year old terrain-based ATC system to the CNS/ATM environment of the 21st century...It is clear and concise.' from the foreword by Marvin L. Smith Ed. D., Director, ATC Program, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 'The main strength of the book lies in its ability to make itself understood by the non-scientist professional...written in a fluid, highly readable style, where tinges of the author's erudition frequently emerge without making it overtly pretentious...excellent book...a sound study on FANS.' Dr Ruwantissa I.R. Abeyratne, Air Transport Officer, ICAO (The Aviation Quarterly) '...most useful as a source book on CNS/ATM policies, architecture and acronyms. It is a welcome handbook for all those concerned about the future of air navigation.' Air Safety Week '...well written and well structured...It provides an enlightening overview of the ICAO CNS/ATM system as well as of ICAO's institutional mechanisms that make the global implementation of FANS possible. Any Air Traffic Controller who is interested in the future of his/her profession should read this book in order to acquire adequate background knowledge for the years to come.' The Controller 'A book that should be on the shelves of the libraries in all civil aviation authorities and aeronautical colleges.' Aerospace International '...provides the reader with both a historical perceptive and an easy-to-read CNS/ATM system concept...provides an excellent foundation for all of us to achieve the level of confidence necessary to become active CNS/ATM players...I suspect it will be on your shelf for a long time because of its excellent organization and clear explanations of the subject matter.' Air Traffic Control Association, USA '...is very technical, but surprisingly readable...provides a detailed description of the CNS tools currently used and how they are likely to change to meet the FANS vision...anyone interested in the future of commercial and general aviation is advised to read this book. It contains excellent descriptions.' Aviation, Space and Environment Medicine. USA 'In his foreword to Vincent Galotti's book, Philippe Rochat former Secretary General of ICAO describes this book as a "momentous work" which "sets us on the right path...a useful and easy to understand format...this work will help to bring this crucial information, which describes the profound changes along with expected benefits, to a wide cross section of the civil aviation community.' German Journal of Air and Space Law
