The new ICAO methodology for assessing and reporting runway surface conditions, commonly known as the Global Reporting Format (GRF), enables the harmonized assessment and reporting of runway surface conditions and a correspondingly improved flight crew assessment of take-off and landing performan...

The Global Reporting Format (GRF) methodology provide a standardized common terminology and phraseology for the description of runway surface conditions that can be objectively used by aerodrome operator inspection personnel, air traffic controllers, aircraft operators and flight crew.

The prepa...

Discussion on the Future of the European Plan for Prevention of Runway Excursions (EAPPRE).

Runway safety has long been considered as a global safety priority by ICAO. There is also an important association between the safety of runway operations and confidence. As we recover from the current crisis, the need to re-build confidence is a known challenge. As demand returns, our focus upon...

This Skytalk aims at increasing States awareness in advance of the November 2020 applicability date of the ICAO methodology for assessing and reporting runway surface conditions. This new methodology, commonly known as the Global Reporting Format (GRF), ensures a harmonized assessment and reporti...