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

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NetJets Europe Leading Sesar Demo Project

The demonstration project will test synthetic vision, enhanced vision and other technologies for approach and landing into European airports.
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'Climb Via' Clearances Continue To Confuse Pilots

Recent blanket implementation of "'climb via' dilutes its effectiveness and has caused confusion among some cockpit crewmembers.”
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Airlines Mixed on IATA Flight Tracking Recommendations

Recommendations on tamper-proofing systems meet with skepticism
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Europe Appoints Group as Sesar 'Deployment Manager'

The European Commission designated a group of airlines, air navigation service providers and airports as Sesar 'Deployment Manager.'
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More Middle East Commercial Traffic Could Hamper Bizav

The UAE is working on plans to enhance its air traffic management capacity.
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FAA Plans Improved Response Following Chicago Center Fire

The FAA will undertake a three-stage action plan to improve its response in the event of ATC emergencies like the Chicago center fire.
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NATS Video Shows UK Air Congestion

Video presents the details of some 7,000 aircraft bound for the UK.
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FAA Declares Latest NextGen Project a Success

North Texas Metroplex project to streamline flight paths, save fuel, cut emissions
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European Pilots Call for 'Remote Tower' ATC Standards

The European Cockpit Association has issued a position paper on emerging "remote tower services."
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Swedish Transport Agency OKs Saab Remote Tower at Ornskoldsvik Airport

Sensors are installed at Ornskoldsvik Airport but air traffic is remotely controlled from Sundsvall, Sweden.
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FAA and Industry Meet To Address ADS-B Issues, Fixes

Working group formed to rally aircraft operators behind automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast technology.
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Garmin Introduces Low-cost ADS-B OUT Solution for Aircraft

When paired with Garmin’s Flight Stream Bluetooth wireless gateway, the system provides ADS-B IN benefits via a mobile device.
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Industry, FAA Form 'Equip 2020' Group to Promote ADS-B

The aviation industry and the FAA have agreed to form an 'Equip 2020' working group to promote the adoption of ADS-B equipment.
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More Airspace Changes Coming Next Month

Changes follow other recent NextGen airspace updates.
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NASA Unveils Mobile Safety Technology for Alaska

New system will include 3-D terrain visualization.
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Canso Outlines Vision To Improve African Air Safety

Funding shortages for modernization remain a formidable obstacle.
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Chicago Center Set To Reopen Fully Today

ATC facility closed by fire appears to be on track to return to service today.
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ADS-B Equipage Deadline Will Not Slip, FAA Vows

The FAA is "communicating clearly and unequivocally" that it will not extend the deadline for the next major milestone toward NextGen.
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FAA Expects Chicago Center To Begin ‘Regular Operations’ on Sunday Night

Chicago Center is still expecting to use numerous traffic management initiatives early next week during the transition.
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U.S. Airline Group Will Conduct Study of ATC Reform

The study compares U.S. ATC system to that in Canada, the UK and other European countries.
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FAA’s NextGen Program Leader To Speak at NBAA Convention

This will be the first industry event at which Bolton provides a roadmap for further NextGen development.
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Chicago Bizav Traffic Moving Following ATC Center Fire

The FAA expects ZAU ATC center will be fully operational by October 13
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Leesburg Executive Airport To Test Saab Remote Tower

The trial will take place at Leesburg (Va.) Airport, which currently has no tower, next summer.
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DOD Seeks New Provider for Critical GPS III Infrastructure

Industry’s cost and delivery promises on major programs have rarely been met.
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FAA Outlines Plan To Restore Chicago Center Operations

The FAA is processing a good portion of the average traffic at O'Hare and Midway, the two airports immediately affected by the fire.
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FAA Reviews Security following Chicago Center Sabotage

“Criminal action by a contractor knocked out communications equipment” at the FAA air route traffic control center.
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Mexico Now Allowing Direct-filed APIS Manifests

The manifest must be emailed within 24 hours of departure and resubmitted 30 minutes before takeoff to confirm the flight.
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Fire Shuts Chicago ATC Center for Four Days

FBI investigating fire after suspected arsonist was arrested at the scene.
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Aireon To Offer Free Global Aircraft Tracking

Service will be available for search-and-rescue ops in 2017.
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North Texas Airspace Changes Take Effect

Continuous power descents now a part of all North Texas Stars.