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

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100 years of air traffic control

While the precise date for the founding of air traffic control services remains in dispute, the period of 1920-1922 is when ATC began.
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Accidents

Piper Lined Up for Wrong Runway before Las Vegas Midair

The fatal July 17 midair collision between a Cessna 172 and Piper PA-46 JetProp occurred as both aircraft were on short final for Runway 30R.
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Supply Issues Prompt Delay in Canada ADS-B Mandate

Nav Canada has rolled back the implementation date for mandatory ADS-B Out in Canadian Class A and B airspace.
ATC

Final Phase of Northeast Route Update Postponed

The FAA has postponed the activation date for the final phase of its multi-year Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast Routes project to April 20, 2023.
Airlines

Outgoing Eurocontrol DG Reflects on His Tenure

Eamonn Brennan hands over Eurocontrol’s reigns to Raúl Medina Caballero on January 1.
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ATC

ATM Efficiencies a ‘Green’ Prerequisite

Europe’s plan to decarbonize by 2050 stands on four pillars, including more efficient ATM routings.
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Airports

EASA Presents First Flight Procedures Design Award

EASA has awarded its first flight procedure design certification to Slovakia-based Aeronautical Services and Procedures.
ATC

Nav Canada Funded for ATC Upgrade Projects

Transport Canada has announced $105 million in funding for three Nav Canada projects to help upgrade aviation safety and efficiency across the country.
Airports

Genav Groups Urge DOT To Address Airspace Congestion

In a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, six general aviation groups ask for a meeting to discuss solutions to air traffic disruptions.
ATC

Canada Adopts an Intelligent Approach for Aircraft Arrivals

Toronto Pearson is the first North American airport to be equipped with the Intelligent Approach digital time-based aircraft separation tool.
ATC

Masters Golf Tournament Spurs Special ATC Procedures

The FAA is initiating special air traffic procedures at the four airports near Augusta National Golf Club during the Masters tournament next week,.
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HAI Pans FAA Report on BVLOS Uncrewed Aircraft Ops

HAI is opposing recommendations in an FAA Aviation Rulemaking Committee final report on uncrewed aircraft systems operating beyond the line of sight.
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FAA Clarifies Russian Aircraft Ban in U.S. Airspace

The FAA has revised its previously published notam and regulatory orders blocking Russian aircraft from U.S. airspace.
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EASA Launches Sharing Platform on Conflict Zones

EASA has launched the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues.
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European Union Closes Airspace to All Russian Aircraft

In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the European Union on February 27 closed its airspace to all Russian aircraft.
ATC

Ukraine Airspace Shuts as Russian Invasion Threatens Air Safety

EASA and other agencies have warned of dangers to aircraft not only in Ukraine's airspace, but also in neighboring Russia, Belarus and Moldova.
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ATC

Aireon, Cirium Announce Flight Data Sharing Agreement

Under a long-term agreement Aireon and Cirium will have access to each other's flight data sets.
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ATC

FAA Map Provides Guide on 5G Deployment

An FAA map provides up-to-date information surrounding the deployment of 5G near 87 airports.,
ATC

Operators May Soon Fly Outside North Atlantic Tracks at FL330

Starting March 1, operators may file random route plans for North Atlantic tracks at or below FL330.
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FAA Renews Mitre Research Center Contract

Mitre said the nine-year FAA renewal from the Center for Advanced Aviation System Development will enable it to expand its research from surface to space.
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Nav Canada Conducting ADS-B Trials Under FL290

Nav Canada's ADS-B service trials are underway below FL290 in portions of the Montreal flight information region.
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Industry Awaiting Notam on 5G Ops Limits

The aviation industry is hopeful that through coordination and data-sharing that the FAA will develop a notam that will buffer operations from 5G limits.
ATC

Thales Buys Moog's Salt Lake City Navigation Aids Unit

Thales's acquisition of Moog's ground-based navigation aids business comes not quite six months after the companies signed a definitive agreement.
ATC

T&I Leadership Seeks Pause in 5G C-band Deployment

Reps. DeFazio and Larsen are calling on the FCC to put off on 5G deployment in C-band until the FAA confirms it will not interfere with radio altimeters.
Airlines

Europe Could Reform ATM Pricing to Drive Down Emissions

Speakers at an EASA conference called for a standard unit price for air navigation fees to stop airlines burning excessive fuel simply to reduce costs.
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ATC

FAA: Remote Tower at Leesburg ‘Operationally Viable’

The FAA declared the Saab remote tower system at Virginia’s Leesburg Executive Airport “operationally viable,” authorizing ATC services to continue there.
ATC

FAA Selects Sita To Provide Oceanic Airspace Services

Sita will provide its FANS 1/A datalink services to enable ATC to text instructions to pilots in real-time over oceanic airspace.
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Airlines

NASA Transfers Revolutionary ATM Tech to FAA

Starting next year, the FAA will deploy new NASA-developed software to aid departure efficiency at 27 airports in the U.S.
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Airports

FAA Releases Notam for NBAA-BACE

The FAA Notam for NBAA-BACE implements a new GA program that involves registering intended departure times from certain Las Vegas airports.
ATC

Collins Aerospace Makes Play for FlightAware

Raytheon Technologies subsidiary Collins Aerospace has signed a  definitive agreement to acquire aircraft flight tracking company FlightAware.
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