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FAA's Data Comm Progress Belies Criticism Over NextGen

The core NextGen program is under budget and more than two years ahead of schedule, the FAA says.

Remote Tower To Be Tested at Colorado Airport

Northern Colorado Regional Airport chosen as the test facility because of its traffic volume and the wide mix of aircraft types operating at the airport.

Pelton Blasts ATC Privatization

Without the votes, proponents are engaging in strong arm tactics to get them, alleges the EAA chairman.

Aireon, Saudi ATC Provider to Analyze Space-Based ADS-B

Aireon said it now has 10 firm customers and 17 memorandums of understanding to analyze its space-based aircraft surveillance service.

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Control Towers' Days Might Be Numbered

Fewer physical control towers will be built on airports as 360-degree HD imagery can be fed back to controllers wherever they are.

GA Groups Widen Opposition to U.S. ATC Privatization

More than 100 general aviation groups signed onto a statement against the ATC reform proposal, marking one of the largest GA collaborations on the issue.

Study: Remote ATC Towers Reduce Costs, Expand Service

Capital costs for a remote tower facility are between $1.5 and $2.5 million versus $3 million to $7 million” for federal contract towers.

Fumes Force Evacuation of Major FAA ATC Center

The three-hour evacuation disrupted operations throughout the mid-Atlantic region.

Genav Groups Continue Rally Against ATC Reform

Groups said that pending FAA reauthorization should focus on “addressing needed reforms,” including stable multi-year FAA funding.

NATA Busts Pro-ATC Privatization 'Myths'

Comparing the FAA system to other countries with dedicated ATC entities fails to take into account the U.S. National Airspace System’s size and complexity.

Senate Committee Approves FAA Bill Sans ATC Reform

General aviation-friendly provisions in the Senate bill include expanded airport funding through the Flight Act and the Pilots' Bill of Rights 2.

Air Traffic Management Is High On Thales's R&D Agenda

Thales is working to boost air traffic management efficiency with new digital technology.

Thales Civil/Military Primary Radar Goes on Show

As the air traffic management industry moves towards primary en route surveillance, Thales displays its latest primary ATC radar

U.S. Bizjet Fleet Not Keeping Pace with ADS-B Compliance

Based on its analysis, Duncan Aviation estimates nearly three-quarters of the U.S. fleet has yet to undergo the installation.

NATA Members Hit Capitol Hill To Oppose ATC Reform

This week’s visits “could be the last general aviation group to speak with” lawmakers before they see a draft of a new FAA bill.

NavCanada Suspends 'Climb/Descend Via' Clearances

ICAO adoption of the new phraseology signaled international acceptance of “climb/descend via” clearances that the FAA implemented in 2014.

FAA Delays Flight Plan Format Transition

The latest delay enables the FAA to integrates enhancements to the format while avoiding disruptions during the busy summer flying season.

NBAA: Privatization of U.S. Air Traffic Control Bad for Business Aviation

NBAA: Privatization of U.S. Air Traffic Control Bad for Business Aviation

FAA To Begin Next Round of Remote Tower Testing at JYO

FAA will return to the use of a mobile air traffic control tower at JYO as it continues to demonstrate the remote tower concept.

Mattis: DOD 'Is Supportive' of ATC Privatization

The DOD position was shared during a hearing on the the need to reform the nation's air traffic control system.

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