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Letter to Airmen Details Revised Aspen 'Wrap' Procedure

The procedures, in use for years, were reviewed by the FAA last year to ensure they met the agency's latest regulations and guidance.

January 4, 2018

SMO Reopens with New ATC Procedures

Santa Monica Mayor declared the reopening with a shorter runway a great day for the city.

January 3, 2018

EASA Seeks Input On Broader Remote Tower Rules

Proposed rule would establish requirements for "technical, operational, and procedural" remote tower operations.

December 22, 2017

FAA Committee Calls for Mandatory Drone ID and Tracking

Calls for remote ID and tracking of drones with data sent to an internet database via both direct broadcast and network publishing.

December 20, 2017

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Geneva Airport Implements New GA Slot and Parking Rules

The revised procedures are aimed at improving functionality and capacity for private aircraft at the Swiss gateway.

December 19, 2017

Draft AC Updates Non-tower Operational Procedures

Draft contains recommended traffic patterns, communications phraseology and operational procedures for use by aircraft, in addition to drones.

December 19, 2017

FAA Prepares for Blizzard of Private Colorado Ski Flights

The holiday season presents unique challenges for business aircraft operators heading to the Rocky Mountain ski resorts.

December 18, 2017

FAA Seeks Input on Cleveland/Detroit Airspace Revisions

The study area includes 12 airports areas around Cleveland and Detroit, including Cleveland Hopkins International and Detroit Metro Airports.

November 20, 2017

FAA Rolls Out Automated Authorizations for Drone Flights

Methods would allow Part 107 commercial drone operators to request instant, automated authorization to fly in controlled airspace near select U.S airports.

November 13, 2017

Saab Keeps Dubai ATC at Cutting Edge

With Dubai's heavy air traffic only set to increase, the need for sophisticated systems to ensure safe separation has grown.

November 13, 2017

'Ground-Breaking' UAE ATM System About to Go Live

Performance-based navigation using satellite navigation will revolutionize the efficiency of the Gulf’s congested airspace.

November 8, 2017

Asia-Pacific Air Transport Leaders Warn of Congestion Crisis

Delegates at AAPA Assembly in Taipei call for more international cooperation in air traffic management

October 25, 2017

Though Airlines Slow to Equip, FAA Plans for Future With ADS-B

The FAA will provide a backup system for ADS-B consisting of layers of existing radar surveillance systems.

October 18, 2017

Airlines Call on EU to Put Stop to ATC Strikes

French air traffic controllers leave posts vacant at nine ATC centers from October 11 to October 13

October 11, 2017

IBAC Expands, Revises Operations Initiatives at 15-Year Milestone

After a listening tour, IBAC streamlines and modernizes its process flow.

October 10, 2017

Genav Leaders: Don't Allow 'Airline-ization' of ATC

Leaders of six general and business aviation organizations rallied in opposition to ATC privatization efforts.

October 10, 2017

New Tools Benefitting Embry-Riddle ATC Students

Simulation software is the same used by FAA

October 9, 2017

FlightAware Now Tracking Airport Surface Movements

New subscription service covers 225 airports, with more to be added.

October 9, 2017

AEA Warns of Potential Aircraft ID Mismatch with ADS-B

Likely scenario of such a mismatch lies with operators who use a call sign on some or all of their flights.

September 27, 2017

FAA Bill Still Up in Air in House

Democrats want six-month extension, but House Republicans may push for shorter time frame.

September 11, 2017

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