The new procedure for dependent parallel takeoffs at São Paulo International Airport in Guarulhos (SP) will come into effect on October 31st, an initiative that is part of the AGILE GRU Project.
The operation prioritizes teamwork, in which all those involved actively participate in all stages of the project. “With close collaboration between CRCEA-SE, NAV Brasil, GRU Airport and the airlines, using a collaborative decision-making approach, we are confident that the operation will have a significant positive impact, improving operational efficiency in Guarulhos and reaffirming the commitment of the Department of Airspace Control to innovation and fluidity in air traffic management,” highlighted the DECEA Coordinator at AGILE GRU, Major Specialist in Air Traffic Control Sergio Kebach Martins.
The controllers at the Guarulhos Control Tower underwent training in a simulated environment at the Airspace Control Institute (ICEA), to be prepared for the activation of the operation.
Benefits
For the Technical Consultant of the Brazilian Association of Airlines (ABEAR), Nilo Sérgio Machado de Azevedo, “the implementation of dependent parallel takeoffs represents the objective of AGILE GRU to achieve increased operational efficiency, while maintaining a high level of safety”.
The benefits of the new procedure were also highlighted by the Assistant Director of Operations and Security of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Julio César de Souza Pereira. “It will allow greater operational flexibility for Guarulhos Airport and an optimization of its operations during peak takeoff times. It is expected to reduce the time between the start of the push back and takeoff, as well as a reduction in the flight time of aircraft taking off from runway 10R bound for southern Brazil, reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions,” he reported.
According to the Manager of NAV Brasil’s Guarulhos branch, Aderlei Nunes de Lima, the implementation of the dependent parallel takeoff operation represents a significant advance in the efficiency and safety of air operations, providing several benefits for both air traffic controllers and the airport. “It reaffirms the commitment of Guarulhos Airport and NAV Brasil to excellence in the provision of air navigation services, ensuring a cutting-edge infrastructure that meets both operational needs and safety requirements, for the benefit of the entire aeronautical community,” he said.
Guidelines on the new procedure can be found at CIRCEA 100-118 and in AIP Brasil publications, available on AISWEB Portal, official source of Aeronautical Information in Brazil.
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