The A&NS Section is responsible for assisting the Director General of Civil Aviation to carry out all safety related regulatory functions in respect of Annex 2, Annex 3, Annex 4, Annex 5, Annex 10, Annex 11, Annex 12, Annex 14 and Annex 15 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation.

In addition the Section is responsible for implementation of National Air Navigation Regulations and Requirements, which are in force in order to regulate and facilitate the civil aviation industry of the country.

The A&NS Section offers the following services.

AFTN address of DGCA is VCCCYAYX and is located and handled by this section. Public could reach the CAA for any aeronautical information at this addressee.

The ASNs set out the Requirements for the implementation of Air Navigation Regulations. ASNs are issued based on subject matter. E.g. Flight Operations (OPS), Airworthiness (AW), Personnel Licensing (PEL) etc. These are available for reference at the technical library of the CAA. Copies are available at reproduction cost.

Requests for landing /parking of nonschedule flights and overflying flghts are processed by the A&NS Section. The preferred channels of communication for such approvals are AFTN or Fax. More information on this is available below.

The A&NS Section processes applications for high-rise towers, antennae and building constructions based on prevailing Zoning Regulations.

The Section handles granting of licences to certified, authorized and registered land and water aerodromes within the country.

Certification of the providers of Air Traffic Service, Aeronautical Information Service , Radio Navigational Aids and Aeronautical Communication Service is the responsibility of the Section.

The Section is the central point of the CAA for receiving & transmitting faxes,on behalf of all sections of CAA.

In carrying out the tasks related to the responsibilities, the A&NS Section embarks on the following broad based activities.
Ensures effective implementation of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) to the greatest extend possible in respect of ICAO Annexes 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 14 & 15

Carries out Safety Oversight & Enforcement Programmes in the Aerodromes & Provision of Navigation Services

Responds to identified safety shortcomings and deficiencies in the aerodromes & air navigation field

Carries out necessary Seminars, workshops and meetings in respect of safety oversight activities

Maintains the currency of local Regulations, Rules and Requirements published by DGCA in line with the SARPS contained in the Annexes 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 14 & 15 to the Chicago Convention and develops new requirements to meet local conditions.

Reviews the general structure of existing ICAO Annexes and develops new set of Regulations, Implementing Standards and associated requirements in order to give effect to latest SARPS and local requirements in the above Annexes
Takes part in the improvement of overall efficiency of regional air navigation planning and implementation mechanisms

Takes part in furthering integration of the planning and implementation process for CNS/ATM into the regional air navigation planning mechanism.

Takes part in furthering development of sub-regional planning methodology
To monitor the development of national plans for the implementation of CNS/ATM, and provide assistance to Aeronautical Services Providers for implementation of such plans.

To provide statistics, forecast and economic parameters for national planning and for implementation of CNS/ATM

Ensures operational safety of airports and air navigation facilities and services
Ensures Environmental Protection in all activities and programmes

Takes measures for the reduction of Airport and Airspace congestion

Development of Land Use Planning near airports

To advise the Government through the DGCA on aviation related matters and supply of required reports, information and data

Participation in the technical Co-operation Programmes such as COSCAP-SA and Eu-South Asia etc

Participation in the TRAINAIR Programme

Development and implementation of Civil Aviation Training Programmes to meet national civil aviation requirements

To train staff, ensure career development and implementing staff welfare programmes

Introduction of benefits in the IT for the CAA office automation and improved communications within the CAA

To implement systematic programme planning processes

To ensure results-based budgeting to enhance cost accountability

To optimize the avenues of revenue to the CAA and thrift

Opening of domestic airports for civil flights, establishment of water aerodromes and resumption of helicopter operations