The transition to the Collaborative Environment, of which FF-ICE is a part, is unlikely to occur on a global scale all at once but with a phased introduction up to around 2025. The timeline for the development of FF- ICE , so that flight planning provisions can meet the evolving requirements of a future automated ATM system is as follows:
2011 onwards – Development of necessary standards and documentation, including implementation and transition guidance, for the full introduction of FF-ICE.
2012 – FF-ICE Concept formally adopted at ICAO Air Navigation Conference. Interim amendment to ICAO guidelines for flight planning comes into effect to allow better representation of current technology, both ground and airborne, in the flight plan thus facilitating increased flexibility in ATM.
2014-2020 – Implementation of elements of FF-ICE to facilitate as many early benefits as possible in support of the Global ATM Concept.
2028 – Full implementation of FF-ICE completed by this date at the latest
The date for full implementation seems a long way off but participants in the ATM system are encouraged to embrace the concept now and begin evaluating the impact on systems and processes so that the transition may be as seamless as possible. The introduction of a performance-based flight and flow management system should produce significant benefits in the future.
