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Aireon's Free Aircraft Emergency Location Service Goes Live

While Alert is directed mainly at the commercial-aviation sector, bizav organizations are “more than welcome” to register for the service, said Aireon.

ATC Reps Warn of Safety Fallout from Swiss Court Ruling

The Swiss federal court decision to uphold an earlier air traffic controller verdict marks the first such conviction with legal effect.

Belgium Moves Towards Single Civil-military ATM System

The project to implement a shared air traffic management system for Belgium has reached the final implementation phase.

Wake Vortex Reduction Trials Go Live at Vienna Airport

A new procedure using plate lines aims to mitigate wake vortices during landing approaches.

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Airlines Reroute Flights as Persian Gulf Tensions Escalate

Ticket prices could rise by an average of $300 due to costs associated with rerouting flights.

Rafael Sky Spotter Outdoes Radar

Rafael’s infrared-based surveillance system provides complete coverage of regional airspace with the ability to conduct identification.

Nav Canada Proposes User Fee Increase

Nav Canada has released a proposal to revise customer service charges to recover the costs of ADS-B surveillance data services.

Airspace at Some 600 Airports Opened for Drone Use

The FAA has expanded the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability testing program to increase access for non-recreational drone pilots.

RocketRoute Now Works With Honeywell Datalink Lite

Honeywell has introduced Datalink Lite for "business and general aviation operators who fly less frequently," but who want some of the benefits.

Down-Route Demos Flight Planning Integration

Under new ownership, Down-Route says its expense management and reservation app can now be integrated into flight planning software systems.

With Cert In Hand, Saab Unit Expanding Digital ATC

The Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions RTC Sundsvall control center will add remotely controlled towers at at two more Swedish airports.

New SES Plan Rewards Inefficient ANSPs

Aviation associations have highlighted the slow progress despite the clear benefits the Single European Sky could bring.

U-Space Drone Demo Flights To Begin in Gulf of Finland

A summer-long drone airspace demonstration project is beginning in Finland and Estonia

Swiss ATC Convictions Draw Calls for Reg Changes

International air navigation service providers are urging Swiss leaders to align regulations with international standards accepting just culture.

Airlines and ANSPs Bicker Over European ATM Targets

EU-wide performance targets for the next five years call for a reduction in delays and costs.

FAA To Hold Workshops on Las Vegas Airspace Redesign

The FAA is holding three public workshops this week in and around Las Vegas to discuss proposed airspace improvements over the metropolitan area.

Singapore-Malaysia Settlement Allows Firefly Seletar Service

The Malaysia Airlines subsidiary plans to start flying from Seletar Airport in Singapore on April 21.

FAA Schedules Meeting To Discuss Miami Class B Changes

The FAA separately is hosting meetings on the South-Central Florida Metroplex redesign project.

Aireon's Space-based System ADS-B Goes Live

The system is operational and in trial phase over the North Atlantic, where controllers can test reduced in-trail separations.

Reduced Spacing ADS-B Trials To Start in NAT Airspace

Three North Atlantic Track air navigation service providers will begin trials tomorrow of new reduced longitudinal separation minima using ADS-B data.

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