3. DEVELOPMENTS IN OPERATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
ANSP Implementation projects for 2019The following table contain the technical projects that have a footprint within 2019.A/
ANAME OF PROJECT SCHEDULES STATUS1 VCS REPLACEMENT (LARNACA
AND PAPHOS AIRPORTS)
16/10/201
8 - 1/1/2019The project has been implemented. The
ANSP has implemented the replacement of
the VCS System with new functionalities
intended to improve and support the
Ground/Air voice communications, or radio
communications, between air traffic
controllers and aircraft pilots.2 EXISTING ATM SYSTEM (MAIN)
ESSENTIAL UPGRADES (new
functionalities, for
interoperability with NM and
others)
1/3/2019-
1/1/2020The upgrades have been completed
including the installation of the CCAMS
functionality. Switchover to CCAMS will be
re-arranged following the COVID19
postponement.3 STANDBY ATM SYSTEM
REPLACEMENT (Watch
keeper)
11/8/2019-
1/1/2021The project is ongoing with the related
contract expected to be signed within June-
July 20204 NAVAIDS (VOR/DME)
REPLACEMENT AT LARNACA
AND PAPHOS AIRPORTS
25/9/2019-
1/1/2023The project is at its planning stage5 DATALINK IMPLEMENTATION 20/11/201
9 - 1/1/2023
The contracts are to be signed in summer- Implementation expected as per the
declared deadline.
6 DATA (IP) NETWORK 1/12/2 019 -
1/1/2021
The project is ongoing. A six month delay is
anticipated due to COVID19.