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FAA Publishes Notam for Pope’s Visit to Philly

TFRs apply to New York and Washington Center.

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September 11, 2015

DOT IG: Privatized ATC Systems Safe, but Lack R&D Efforts

The report found that separating air navigation and safety/regulatory functions has not affected safety.

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September 9, 2015

TCAS, ADS-B Unreliable on East Coast During September

Airspace affected is over Virginia, North and South Caroline, Georgia and Florida.

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September 1, 2015

Norway's ATM Agency Signs Up for Remote Tower Service

Air navigation service provider Avinor has plans for remote control of up to 15 or more airports from one location.

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August 26, 2015

Inspector General Audit Report Raps ATC Tower Efficiency

Inefficient tower operations cost the government $853 million over five years, according to the Department of Transportation inspector general.

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August 25, 2015

Singapore and Europe To Study Wake Turbulence

Aviation authorities will study whether landing separation standards can be tightened.

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August 24, 2015

Airservices: Tasmanian Airspace Is Safe

The number of aviation incidents reported does not suggest local airspace is unsafe, says Australia's air navigation service provider.

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August 23, 2015

Natca Questions FAA on Controller Certification

The new certification processs covers all controllers regardless of their assignment.

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August 23, 2015

Singapore Inaugurates New Air Traffic Management Centers

MITRE opens first facility outside the U.S. as Singapore strives to become an air traffic management center of excellence.

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August 19, 2015

Eram Software Function Caused Automation Lapse, FAA Says

Prime contractor Lockheed Martin is investigating why the problem was not identified during testing of the system, according to the FAA.

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August 18, 2015

Brazil GA fleet grew less, flew less, Yearbook shows

Latest ABAG Yearbook reveals an overall slow-down in Brazil’s general aviation activity, but increases in private aviation and training.

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August 11, 2015

Lockheed Martin's 'Strategic Review' Targets ATM Business

The defense contractor plans to sell or spin-off its government IT and technical services businesses, including air traffic management.

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July 20, 2015

European Space Agency, Inmarsat Complete Satcom Design

The 'Iris Precursor' program aims to support initial 4D flight-path control by satellite by 2018.

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July 17, 2015

Gagan Costs Draw Resistance from India’s Airlines

Operators claim mandate could ground fleets

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July 15, 2015

European Commission Approves Co-Funding for ATM Projects

With European Union co-funding, €650 million in public and private investment will be applied to begin air traffic management modernization.

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July 13, 2015

FAA Extends SoCal Metroplex Comment Period

Comments are now due September 8.

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July 10, 2015