1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Repetitive Flight Plan (RPL) system was introduced to reduce the workload of airline operators, pilots and controllers as well as the loading of the Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network (AFTN). The RPL system had simplified flight operations for frequent flights and eliminated the need for airlines to file flight plans each time these flights operated.
2 TERMINATION OF RPL
2.1 RPLs had fulfilled our needs in the past. However, with the implementation of the ICAO 2012 flight plan requirement to support the introduction of advanced navigation specifications and new surveillance systems, RPLs in its current format is not able to meet the critical information demands of the ICAO CNS/ATM System. In view of that, Malaysia would cease the usage of RPLs within the Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu FIRs effective 01 January 2019, operators would be required to file a flight plan for each flight based on the ICAO 2012 flight plan requirements.
3 NOTIFICATION TO AIRLINE OPERATORS
3.1 In anticipation of the termination of the use of RPLs, CAAM had gradually notified local major airlines of these requirements since 2017 during meetings with airline operators. This AIC is intended to notify the industry that the RPL system would be terminated effective 01 January 2019. CAAM would not accept the submission of repetitive flight plans (RPLs) after the effective date.
