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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.

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February 12, 2018

Honeywell Views Sea of Opportunities in Asia

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

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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.

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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.

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February 3, 2018

AirMap UAS Authorization Approval Available To App Developers

Effort is part of FAA LAANC pilot program rolling out nationwide

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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.

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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.

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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.

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January 8, 2018

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.

Airports

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.

Airports

January 3, 2018

EASA Seeks Input On Broader Remote Tower Rules

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

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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.

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December 20, 2017