Upd ~repack~ | Icao Doc 9868

The proper term for ICAO Doc 9868 is:

"Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Training (PANS-TRG)"

As for "upd" — ICAO does not use "upd" as an official abbreviation for a document version. If you saw "upd," it likely meant "updated" or referred to a specific State letter or amendment.

• Current edition (as of 2025–2026): 2nd Edition, 2020
  (Incorporates Amendments 1 to 5)
• The next expected update is Amendment 6 (related to Competency-Based Training and Assessment — CBTA).

If you need the latest official version, ask for: icao doc 9868 upd

"ICAO Doc 9868, PANS-TRG, 2nd Edition, 2020, as amended"

To verify the exact update status, check the ICAO Public Catalogue or ICAO-NET for the latest amendment number.

Option 2: Informative / Educational Style

Best for: Flight schools, internal newsletters, or student briefings. The proper term for ICAO Doc 9868 is:

Subject: Did You Know? The Evolution of ICAO Doc 9868

What is ICAO Doc 9868? Officially titled Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Training (PANS-TRG), Doc 9868 outlines the methods and processes used for the training and assessment of aviation personnel. While Annex 1 (Personnel Licensing) provides the rules, Doc 9868 provides the how-to.

What’s New? Keeping up with the "Upd" (Updates/Amendments) is essential for Compliance Managers. Recent amendments have shifted the industry focus toward Evidence-Based Training (EBT) and Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA). Current edition (as of 2025–2026): 2nd Edition, 2020

Why the shift? Traditional training methods focused heavily on checking boxes and logging hours. The updated Doc 9868 encourages the industry to focus on actual performance and decision-making skills. This ensures that pilots and controllers are not just "experienced" by time, but "competent" by skill.

Action Item: If you are an instructor or a student, review the table of contents of the latest version of Doc 9868. Pay special attention to the chapters regarding the development of training syllabi—this is where the biggest changes in methodology usually take root.

Core Concepts

• Competency-based training (CBT): Focus training on observable behaviours, knowledge, skills, attitudes, and competencies required for safe operations.
• Evidence-based assessment: Use objective evidence from assessments to demonstrate competence.
• Human factors and threat & error management (TEM): Integrate human performance, CRM, fatigue, and TEM principles into training.
• Continuous professional development: Include recurrent, refresher, and upgrade training.
• Record-keeping and training oversight: Maintain detailed records and quality assurance.

Executive summary

ICAO Doc 9868, the Procedures for Air Navigation Services — Training (PANS-TRG), provides international standards, recommended practices, and guidance for the training of air traffic services (ATS) personnel. This paper summarizes the key content of Doc 9868, highlights important updates since prior editions (practical focus for national authorities and training organizations), and provides an actionable checklist and recommendations for aligning training programs with ICAO expectations.

4. Remote and Digital Training Provisions

Post-pandemic, remote learning is here to stay. The UPD explicitly defines which parts of theoretical knowledge (KSA – Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes) can be delivered via distance learning and which require physical presence (e.g., fire fighting drills).