| 2008/2009 Accomplishments | | | | What did the ADF accomplish in 2008?
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Very briefly stated below are some of the projects we have worked on in the past two years.
- We fought and continue to fight the change of regulation to allow contract dispatching.
- After many years in the making the ADF finally completed the transformation of The New ADF to a Non for Profit Incorporation to protect the organization and board members from litigation.
- Through new volunteers, we prevented the ADF from shutting its doors and loosing its voice
- A new website was presented providing more access to the members. It is still a work in progress but we continue to fine tune and add new items for future use
- We have been documenting our past and making it available for future use by video and searchable documents online. Allowing anyone to understand the trials and tribulations of the ADF
What did the ADF accomplish in 2009?
- ADF engaged with Washington DC’s Groups ATMAC, ATPAC, ARAC, ASI’s, JPDO and NextGen.
- Selected to Task Force 5 (TF-5) with RTCA involving NextGen and its development. (asked to participate in future meeting)
- Selected to JPDO working group involving TBO (Trajectory Based Operations).
- Participated at NBAA (MCO) and presented representing Aircraft Dispatchers and Operations Control (FAR Part 121 advocating) “Single Level of Safety” regarding Weather and Flight Following
- Invited to FAA Functions involving Safety, Security, and Stability of the NAS.
- Interviewed by Canadians about SMS and its issues.
- Interviewed by Plane and Pilot Magazine (Dec 09) regarding Aircraft Dispatch Occupation Outlook questioned on our profession and our professions future outlook.
- Streamline Process with New Membership
- Streamline Process with our Website
- Continue to dialog with IFALDA and FAR135 issues.
We collectively hope that 2010 conitnues in the same positive manner | |
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