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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.

ATC

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.

ATC

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.

ATC

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

Airlines

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.

ATC

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

Airlines

October 11, 2017

IBAC Expands, Revises Operations Initiatives at 15-Year Milestone

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

ATC

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.

Airlines

October 10, 2017

New Tools Benefitting Embry-Riddle ATC Students

Simulation software is the same used by FAA

ATC

October 9, 2017

FlightAware Now Tracking Airport Surface Movements

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

ATC

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.

ATC

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.

ATC

September 11, 2017

NBAA’s Bolen Urges Industry to Reject ATC Privatization

NBAA’s Bolen Urges Industry to Reject ATC Privatization

ATC

September 8, 2017

Nav Canada Makes Refunds and Rate Reductions

Besides reducing ATC rates for next year, the company will also reimburse aircraft owners approximately $60 million in a one-time 4.6 percent refund.

ATC

August 24, 2017

NBAA: Solar Eclipse Could Affect Some Bizav Ops

NBAA uggests that pilots check Notams for possible TFRs and other events that could affect planned flights around August 21.

Airports

August 10, 2017

GA Leaders: 'Redouble' Opposition to Privatized ATC

Rep. Todd Rokita (R-Indiana) said the true intent of H.R.2997 is “not privatization; this is a corporate takeover.”

ATC

August 10, 2017