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IATA Urges Upgrade of Single European Sky’s Safety Provisions
The organization says proposed changes also would enable rebuilding in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
ADS-B Issues, and Answers
Mandatory training recommended for pilots and controllers to prevent human error–related hazards.
‘Just Another Operator’
ALPA foresees a time when commercial space operations will be routine.
Final Airport ADS-B Systems Installed
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it has completed the “final implementation milestone” of its automatic dependent surveillance–broadcast (ADS-B) system, a component of the agency’s satellite-based navigation program. The…
News, ATC/ATM, Safety Regulation
Progress Seen as ADS-B Deadline Looms
As of Jan. 1, aircraft must be equipped with ADS-B Out to fly in most controlled airspace. (Source: FAA) Facing a Jan. 1 deadline, 76 percent of U.S. commercial air…
News, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, ATC/ATM
FAA Launches Nationwide Test of System Supporting Drone Operations
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun a nationwide test of the low altitude authorization and notification capability (LAANC) system that is intended to support the safe integration of…
Approach and Landing Safety, ATC/ATM
Benefiting From PBN
Safety gains expected to follow helicopters’ adoption of performance based navigation.
Former Head of Irish Aviation Authority Takes Over at Eurocontrol
Eamonn Brennan, formerly the chief executive of the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), has taken over as director general of Eurocontrol. He succeeds Frank Brenner, whose term ended on Dec. 31.…
ICAO Urges Wider Support for Data Sharing
If they are to safely manage an increasing number of flights, countries must be more willing to share their flight data on air traffic flow management (ATFM) approaches, Fang Liu,…