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Boeing’s ATC initiative offers enhanced security, capacity

When Boeing rolled out its new ATC management system last summer, a satellite-based arrangement that takes a significantly different direction from the FAA

ATC

May 29, 2008

Rotorcraft Update: Pilot punctures space shuttle no-fly zone

It’s on the sectional.

ATC

May 29, 2008

FAA puts JPDO on a ‘much shorter leash’

There are signs that Washington has acquired a sense of urgency (long past due, some would say) about the disarray that has thus far stalled progress on AT

ATC

May 28, 2008

Bizav may be tapped to lead Free Flight tests

Despite recent events, the FAA is continuing its modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS), and controller-pilot datalink communication (CPDLC) r

ATC

May 27, 2008

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DOT warns of serious risks to GPS signals

To counter the possibility of jammed and  “spoofed” signals, the authors of a U.S.

ATC

May 27, 2008

RVSM implementation set for January 24

Eurocontrol has again confirmed that reduced vertical separation minimum (RVSM) airspace will be implemented in Europe starting January 24.

ATC

May 27, 2008

New stars for New York City airports

Due to the New York City metro area airspace redesign, the FAA has introduced three new Stars, effective December 27, for Teterboro, La Guardia and Newark

ATC

May 27, 2008

Many hurdles face those flying to Winter Games

“The Salt Lake City Winter Olympics security plan is going to be the model of how not to do it.

ATC

May 27, 2008

FAA says stadium is hazard to Phoenix air traffic

A proposed stadium for the Arizona Cardinals NFL football team in Tempe, Ariz., would be a hazard to airplanes using Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airpo

ATC

May 27, 2008

NTSB finds flaws in terminal weather data

The NTSB has recommended that Center Weather Service Units be staffed at all times when significant weather is broadcast and that the lockout feature of AS

ATC

May 27, 2008

Farnborough gets a precision approach

Farnborough Airport has boosted its claim to being London’s leading business aviation gateway with the introduction of a Cat I ILS on Runway 24.

ATC

May 27, 2008

GA routes to change in Anchorage area

After nearly a year of studying air routes in Anchorage airspace, the FAA will soon finalize several proposed changes affecting general aviation operations

ATC

May 27, 2008

Cessna and Learjet race to meet Euro RVSM deadline

Cessna has completed RVSM Service Bulletins for the Citation V, S/II and II, and an SB was pending at press time for the Citation I.

ATC

May 27, 2008

Nav Canada restores original user fees

The temporary reduction in navigation and ATC user charges in Canada came to an end on December 31 in one of several steps Nav Canada is taking to stem a p

ATC

May 27, 2008

FAA plans follow-on to Alaskan ADS-B project

Buoyed by the success of its three-year ADS-B (automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast) operational evaluation project, named Capstone and centered on B

ATC

May 22, 2008

Cargo aircraft will be required to have TCAS

Virtually all cargo aircraft will be required to have TCAS installed by Oct.

ATC

May 22, 2008

Vancouver Harbour ATC cab towers high over all the rest

Okay trivia buffs, where’s the highest control tower in the world? Before you say Quito, La Paz or Kathmandu, an extra qualifier–the highest above the land

ATC

May 21, 2008

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

ATC

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

Latest

Boeing’s ATC initiative offers enhanced security, capacity

When Boeing rolled out its new ATC management system last summer, a satellite-based arrangement that takes a significantly different direction from the FAA

Rotorcraft Update: Pilot punctures space shuttle no-fly zone

It’s on the sectional.

FAA puts JPDO on a ‘much shorter leash’

There are signs that Washington has acquired a sense of urgency (long past due, some would say) about the disarray that has thus far stalled progress on AT

Bizav may be tapped to lead Free Flight tests

Despite recent events, the FAA is continuing its modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS), and controller-pilot datalink communication (CPDLC) r

Videos

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DOT warns of serious risks to GPS signals

To counter the possibility of jammed and&nbsp; “spoofed” signals, the authors of a U.S.

RVSM implementation set for January 24

Eurocontrol has again confirmed that reduced vertical separation minimum (RVSM) airspace will be implemented in Europe starting January 24.

New stars for New York City airports

Due to the New York City metro area airspace redesign, the FAA has introduced three new Stars, effective December 27, for Teterboro, La Guardia and Newark

Many hurdles face those flying to Winter Games

“The Salt Lake City Winter Olympics security plan is going to be the model of how not to do it.

FAA says stadium is hazard to Phoenix air traffic

A proposed stadium for the Arizona Cardinals NFL football team in Tempe, Ariz., would be a hazard to airplanes using Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airpo

NTSB finds flaws in terminal weather data

The NTSB has recommended that Center Weather Service Units be staffed at all times when significant weather is broadcast and that the lockout feature of AS

Farnborough gets a precision approach

Farnborough Airport has boosted its claim to being London’s leading business aviation gateway with the introduction of a Cat I ILS on Runway 24.

GA routes to change in Anchorage area

After nearly a year of studying air routes in Anchorage airspace, the FAA will soon finalize several proposed changes affecting general aviation operations

Cessna and Learjet race to meet Euro RVSM deadline

Cessna has completed RVSM Service Bulletins for the Citation V, S/II and II, and an SB was pending at press time for the Citation I.

Nav Canada restores original user fees

The temporary reduction in navigation and ATC user charges in Canada came to an end on December 31 in one of several steps Nav Canada is taking to stem a p

FAA plans follow-on to Alaskan ADS-B project

Buoyed by the success of its three-year ADS-B (automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast) operational evaluation project, named Capstone and centered on B

Cargo aircraft will be required to have TCAS

Virtually all cargo aircraft will be required to have TCAS installed by Oct.

Vancouver Harbour ATC cab towers high over all the rest

Okay trivia buffs, where’s the highest control tower in the world? Before you say Quito, La Paz or Kathmandu, an extra qualifier–the highest above the land

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

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To counter the possibility of jammed and “spoofed” signals, the authors of a U.S.