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News, issues, personnel, equipment and developments about air traffic management.

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Satellite-based ADS-B Surveillance System Draws Closer

System will provide global air traffic flight-following coverage via satellite-based ADS-B receivers with 15-minute or better real-time-update intervals.

ATC

April 3, 2018

DOT IG: FAA NextGen Development Projects Lack Oversight

Since Fiscal Year 2008, Congress has appropriated more than $1.7 billion for NextGen developmental projects.

ATC

March 15, 2018

End of ATC Privatization Energizes HAI

With Congress ending its effort to privatize the U.S. ATC system, longer-term funding for the FAA is the next step.

ATC

February 28, 2018

FAA Blames Airlines for Lack of Wider ADS-B Use

Drones and potential pilot shortages were also the subject of discussion.

ATC

February 28, 2018

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Broad Collection of Organizations Blasts ATC Plan

Diverse array of interest groups warns of unintended consequences

ATC

February 27, 2018

FAA Urges SID Reviews at TEB and HND

The agency wants operators to review climb-via procedures.

ATC

February 27, 2018

Simulation Validates Sesar Multi-Remote-Tower Solution

Simulation at DLR will be followed with a real-life simulation at Budapest.

Airports

February 26, 2018

WSJ Editorial Takes Aim at ATC Privatization Opponents

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is continued to push its ATC proposal, distributing the WSJ editorial.

ATC

February 16, 2018

DOT IG: FAA Not Up to Speed in Stars Integration

Despite installation of this major ATC system upgrade, the FAA has “experienced challenges” in transitioning from the legacy system to Stars.

ATC

February 12, 2018

Honeywell Views Sea of Opportunities in Asia

SmartPath GBAS is one area of Honeywell’s business which has experienced increased success.

ATC

February 6, 2018

Draft AC Reflects Changes to IFR Approaches

New AC also incorporates information pertaining to international all-weather operations (AWO) criteria harmonization between the FAA and EASA.

Airports

February 5, 2018

Asia-Pacific Open Skies Gets Closer

Investment in ATC is preparing the region for more growth as progress is made towards greater liberalization of traffic rights.

ATC

February 3, 2018

AirMap UAS Authorization Approval Available To App Developers

Effort is part of FAA LAANC pilot program rolling out nationwide

ATC

January 30, 2018

‘The Wall’ in the Sky: Necessary or Not?

‘The Wall’ in the Sky: Necessary or Not?

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January 29, 2018

FAA To Block Erroneous ADS-B Signals from Aircraft

Filter to block ADS–B-equipped aircraft broadcasting erroneous or improper information that could affect the safe provision of air traffic services.

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January 25, 2018

FAA: U.S. ADS-B Mandate Applies to Foreign Operators

Non-U.S.-registered aircraft must comply with the same performance requirements as N-numbered aircraft in FAR 91.225 and 91.227.

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January 25, 2018

NBAA Chief: ATC Privatization Battle Far from Over

NBAA and other general aviation groups have created the ATC Not for Sale program.

ATC

January 24, 2018

Is New FAA Leader a Friend or Foe to Bizav?

In 2007, Elwell testified before Congress about how airline passengers are “subsidizing the corporate CEO flying in the company jet."

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January 18, 2018

Expansion of NAT Reduced Lateral Separation Delayed

Under Phase 2, all routes above FL350 will have reduced lateral spacing, leaving only a couple of tracks—spaced at 50 nm—for everyone else.

ATC

January 11, 2018

FlightAware Doubles ADS-B Ground Tracking Network

FlightAware, through its FlightFeeder program, makes and distributes ADS-B receivers to volunteers, who host the units.

ATC

January 8, 2018