ATC

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

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Congress putting FAA’s feet to the fire on Stars deployment

Even though the FAA’s new standard terminal automation replacement system (Stars) has begun a nationwide “road show” in a 28-ft-long van, the Transportatio

ATC

May 21, 2008

Eurocontrol To Study Effects of VLJs on ATC System

To ensure that the increasing numbers of very light jets operating in European skies within the next five to 10 years are handled safely and efficiently, E

ATC

May 21, 2008

Washington Report: Senators back Loran-C

Three senators have written Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta in support of continuing the loran-C navigation system, as recently announced by the DOT

ATC

May 21, 2008

DOT/DOD releases its latest federal radionavigation plan

Other than the occasional contradiction, the recently released federal radionavigation plan (FRP) reveals few surprises.

ATC

May 19, 2008

Videos

Boeing’s futuristic air traffic plan goes back to the basics

When Boeing unveiled its air traffic management (ATM) plan last June, it presented a future world of advanced communication, navigation and surveillance te

ATC

May 19, 2008

Washington Report: Next version of Stars begins at BDL

Raytheon said it achieved initial operating capability (IOC) for a second limited-production version of its new standard terminal automation replacement sy

ATC

May 19, 2008

Eurocontrol abandons new ATC pricing formula

Eurocontrol has dropped plans to reform its formula for en route charges for air traffic control services.

ATC

May 19, 2008

Swiss drones to monitor football fans from above

For the upcoming European football championship, jointly hosted by Switzerland and Austria, the Zurich police department has decided to supplement its crow

ATC

May 18, 2008

SESAR’s benefits for GA need further study

The SESAR (Single European Sky ATM Research) program to define and implement a new air traffic management system for the Single European Sky (SES) presents

ATC

May 18, 2008

Eurocontrol braces for VLJ flood

According to Eurocontrol, by 2010, European operators will have ordered some 500 very light jets (VLJs) and about 300 of these will have been delivered by

ATC

May 17, 2008

Panel urges Washington to stay focused on ATC issues

In an interim report issued in late March, the Commission on the Future of the U.S.

ATC

May 16, 2008

Las Vegas Rnav procedures under review

Changes are on the way that will address pilots’ complaints about the Rnav arrival and departure procedures at Las Vegas.

ATC

May 15, 2008

Nav Canada prepares to implement RVSM

Six additional flight levels will be introduced later this month in northern Canada airspace when Nav Canada implements reduced vertical separation minimum

ATC

May 15, 2008

European airports’ choice of MLS doesn’t mean ILS is dead

In February, London Heathrow became the latest European airport to opt for the microwave landing system (MLS) as its future precision approach landing aid.

ATC

May 15, 2008

Partnership works to improve aviation weather data quality

Although the official raison d’etre for the Friends/Partners in Aviation Weather is to coordinate the needs of users and the ability of the Nation

ATC

May 15, 2008

Trade groups gearing up for fight over FAA’s DRVSM plan

With the anticipated publication this month of an NPRM in the Federal Register, the FAA is laying the groundwork for implementation of domestic re

ATC

May 15, 2008

FAA awards first Nexcom contracts

The FAA has awarded contracts to Rockwell Collins, Honeywell and Avidyne for development of technology that will integrate digital voice and data into air-

ATC

May 15, 2008

Mineta unveils DOT’s plan to defend against GPS jamming

DOT Secretary Norman Mineta announced last month an action plan aimed at mitigating the vulnerability of GPS to inadvertent interference and deliberate jam

ATC

May 15, 2008

FAA’s ATC upgrade program moves to make up lost time

The FAA’s Operational Evolution Plan (OEP) is moving to regain the momentum lost following September 11.

ATC

May 15, 2008

Washington Report: Flight path changes due in D.C. area

Changes in flight paths around the Washington-Baltimore area, which have nothing to do with security implications, are being proposed in anticipation of th

ATC

May 15, 2008

ATC

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

Latest

Congress putting FAA’s feet to the fire on Stars deployment

Even though the FAA’s new standard terminal automation replacement system (Stars) has begun a nationwide “road show” in a 28-ft-long van, the Transportatio

Eurocontrol To Study Effects of VLJs on ATC System

To ensure that the increasing numbers of very light jets operating in European skies within the next five to 10 years are handled safely and efficiently, E

Washington Report: Senators back Loran-C

Three senators have written Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta in support of continuing the loran-C navigation system, as recently announced by the DOT

DOT/DOD releases its latest federal radionavigation plan

Other than the occasional contradiction, the recently released federal radionavigation plan (FRP) reveals few surprises.

Videos

More Articles

Boeing’s futuristic air traffic plan goes back to the basics

When Boeing unveiled its air traffic management (ATM) plan last June, it presented a future world of advanced communication, navigation and surveillance te

Washington Report: Next version of Stars begins at BDL

Raytheon said it achieved initial operating capability (IOC) for a second limited-production version of its new standard terminal automation replacement sy

Eurocontrol abandons new ATC pricing formula

Eurocontrol has dropped plans to reform its formula for en route charges for air traffic control services.

Swiss drones to monitor football fans from above

For the upcoming European football championship, jointly hosted by Switzerland and Austria, the Zurich police department has decided to supplement its crow

SESAR’s benefits for GA need further study

The SESAR (Single European Sky ATM Research) program to define and implement a new air traffic management system for the Single European Sky (SES) presents

Eurocontrol braces for VLJ flood

According to Eurocontrol, by 2010, European operators will have ordered some 500 very light jets (VLJs) and about 300 of these will have been delivered by

Panel urges Washington to stay focused on ATC issues

In an interim report issued in late March, the Commission on the Future of the U.S.

Las Vegas Rnav procedures under review

Changes are on the way that will address pilots’ complaints about the Rnav arrival and departure procedures at Las Vegas.

Nav Canada prepares to implement RVSM

Six additional flight levels will be introduced later this month in northern Canada airspace when Nav Canada implements reduced vertical separation minimum

European airports’ choice of MLS doesn’t mean ILS is dead

In February, London Heathrow became the latest European airport to opt for the microwave landing system (MLS) as its future precision approach landing aid.

Partnership works to improve aviation weather data quality

Although the official raison d’etre for the Friends/Partners in Aviation Weather is to coordinate the needs of users and the ability of the Nation

Trade groups gearing up for fight over FAA’s DRVSM plan

With the anticipated publication this month of an NPRM in the Federal Register, the FAA is laying the groundwork for implementation of domestic re

FAA awards first Nexcom contracts

The FAA has awarded contracts to Rockwell Collins, Honeywell and Avidyne for development of technology that will integrate digital voice and data into air-

Mineta unveils DOT’s plan to defend against GPS jamming

DOT Secretary Norman Mineta announced last month an action plan aimed at mitigating the vulnerability of GPS to inadvertent interference and deliberate jam

FAA’s ATC upgrade program moves to make up lost time

The FAA’s Operational Evolution Plan (OEP) is moving to regain the momentum lost following September 11.

Washington Report: Flight path changes due in D.C. area

Changes in flight paths around the Washington-Baltimore area, which have nothing to do with security implications, are being proposed in anticipation of th

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