Gold Information

The Asia-Pacific Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group (APANPIRG), the North Atlantic Systems Planning Group (NAT SPG), and others have recognized a need to globally harmonize data link operations and, to the greatest extent possible, resolve regional and/or State differences impacting seamless operations. This need is being fulfilled through the development of a Global Operational Data Link Document (GOLD), which commenced in June 2008.

The GOLD will supersede the existing FANS Operation Manual (FOM) and the NAT Guidance Document. The current version of the GOLD includes the material from each of the regional documents taking into account lessons learned, global implications and guidance on more recent initiatives, such as tailored arrivals (TAs) and dynamic reroute procedures (DARP).  New material is included on communication and surveillance performance specifications, post-implementation monitoring, and corrective action. Download readme file for more information..

To meet the target for completing the GOLD for regional use by the end of 2009, the ad hoc working group respectfully requests a broad review and comment on the draft GOLD v0.5.0 by October 31, 2009.

a) By October 31, 2009, provide Region-State Information for the GOLD, Appendix E by sending completed forms for each flight information region(FIR) or control area (CTA) (Refer to GOLD_v.50_Apx E - Region-State Information Form.pdf or  Gold Region State Form);

 b) By October 31, 2009, provide Operator-Aircraft Information for the GOLD, Appendix F, by sending completed form(s) for each variance, clarification, or addition common to applicable aircraft types (Refer to GOLD_v.50_Apx F – Operator-Aircraft Information Form.pdf or  Gold Aircraft Operator Form); and

c)  By September 30, 2009, generally, provide comments on the draft GOLD related to accuracy, completeness, and usability by sending completed comment form.  (Refer to GOLD_v.50 – Comment Form.doc or GOLD comment form)