LFV Annual Report 2019 1
DIRE C T OR S ’ REPOR T L F V 2019 initiated the
initial projects this year in order to secure long-term capability in all phases of preparedness to provide safe, effective and robust air traffic service. Initially, the work has consisted largely of implementation of needs and capability analyses and GAP analyses, as well as investments in infrastructure within the radar and radio area. The local initiatives and specific projects are complemented with competence-improving measures for LFV's entire organisation. More details are provided in the report in accordance with the government resolution of 10 December 2015 regarding Planning instructions for the civil defense (ref. no. Ju2015/09669/SSK). TRANSPORT POLICY GOALS According to the Ordinance (2010:184) with instructions, LFV should work actively to achieve transport policy goals. Aviation plays an important role in enabling commerce and citizens throughout the country to transport passengers and freight within the country and globally. For many smaller places, there is no realistic alternative to flight for ensuring swift and effective communications. LFV has an important role in the aviation sector. A safe, effective and environmentally adapted air traffic service is prerequisite for a well-functioning aviation infrastructure. For the functional goal – which involves establishing accessibility for travel and transport – LFV contributes by providing safe, effective and environmentally adapted air traffic services throughout the entire country, which is prerequisite for the accessibility that aviation provides. For the performance goal – which involves safety, environment and health – LFV contributes by offering safe air traffic services where the greatest possible consideration is given to the environment. LFV's air traffic safety work is designed so that LFV does not contribute to anyone's death or severe injury. By optimising flight routes and traffic flows, LFV contributes to a reduction in aviation's environmental impact. LFV plays an active role in the work that is in progress in order to develop the European air traffic service system so that the longterm growth of air traffic can be managed at the same time as the goals for increased aviation safety, reduced unit costs and reduced environmental impact can be achieved. NEW REGULATIONS FOR AVIATION Since September 2018, a new general aviation regulation applies within the EU, (EU) 2018/1139 or Basic Regulation. This regulation involves general provisions for civil aviation, including for air traffic control. As of 2 January 2020, LFV and other air traffic service providers in Europe will also have new detailed regulations to follow. Regulation (EU) 2017/373, or Common Requirements, is a regulation with the purpose of coordinating and reinforcing the work concerning how the EU's air traffic service providers operate air traffic control. The regulation is prerequisite for the coordination work that has been carried out in Europe during the 2000s. The EUROPEAN AVIATION European aviation faces great challenges, primarily with respect to improved capacity and lower environmental and climate impact. The EU's independent auditing unit, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) levelled heavy criticism towards the EU Commission's implementation of Single European Sky/SES, which was launched in 2004. The increase in delays and strong environmental commitment have also contributed political initiatives for change. During the spring of 2019, Airspace Architecture Study and Wise Persons Group delivered reports with recommen23 new regulation replaces the Regulations (EU) 1034/2011 and (EU) 1035/2011 and complements others. Regulation 2017/373 is comprehensive and will have an influence both immediately and successively. It entails, among other things, that LFV expands the number of certificates from four to a total of seven. It also means that some new procedures, including for aviation safety assessments and occurrences and for notifications of changes to the Swedish Transport Agency and for Stress, Fatigue and Rostering. The regulations also entails that LFV adds a new role, Compliance Manager, with responsibility for ensuring that LFV continuously fulfills the requirements stipulated by the regulation. REFERRALS FOR COMMENT IN 2019 In its capacity as an administrative authority, LFV responds to referrals from the government. LFV can choose to respond to referrals from other authorities, EU bodies, etc. in order to remain involved and influence the regulatory development within the area. These referrals are administrated by the unit that the referral primarily concerns. LFV answered about 70 referrals within a wide range of different areas. LFV is subject to the Swedish law on Total Defense and High Alert (1992:1403) and became a key authority in 2011 according to the Ordinance on Emergency Preparedness (2015:1052).