Europe’s mode-S mandate creates confusion | Aviation International News

Europe’s mode-S mandate creates confusion

A European mandate calling for mode-S transponder upgrades in transport-category airplanes is causing confusion for some U.S.

By Stephen Pope

March 8, 2007

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