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Symposium Reveals Support, Opposition to U.S. ATC Reform

A proposed fundamental change of the U.S. ATC organizational structure could come this fall in FAA reauthorization legislation.

FAA Defines Oceanic Airspace

The U.S. is responsible for ATC services over the domestic U.S. and certain areas beyond.

European Alliance Delivers ATM Modernization Blueprint

The deployment program charts the transition from research and development to implementation of the Single European Sky effort.

Tulsa Control Tower Closed after Air Sickens Controllers

Tower was quickly evacuated and will remain shut pending the results of air sampling tests.

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EASA Updates Bulletin on Ops Near Volcanic Ash Plumes

Recommends that volcanic ash forecasts should be presented in the form of a zoning system that depicts areas of low, medium and high concentrations

New FAA Safety Review Program Undergoing Trials

Voluntary 18-month pilot program allows FAA employees to identify safety concerns without fear of retaliation.

IG To Audit FAA Controller Hiring Procedures

The audit is intended to address concerns about the effectiveness of a new hiring process implemented last year.

Australia Declares Flight Tracking Capability

Controllers can now track aircraft in oceanic airspace east and west of Australia using automatic dependent surveillance-contract.

Canso Optimistic about African Air Safety

A single African sky approach is key to improvements.

Aireon and Airways New Zealand Sign Airspace Agreement

The two are studying the possibility of deploying ADS-B for New Zealand and Auckland FIRs.

Existing Products, Services Meet ICAO’s Aircraft Tracking Requirement

Range of suppliers say that 15-minute standard is doable as future GADSS system is developed.

TV Signals Could Become a Radar Alternative

TV signals can pinpoint aircraft accurately enough to meet the standard ATC separation requirements, according to a recent study.

DSNA Improves Continuous Climbs Out of London

The plan was designed to reduce the number of intermediate altitude level-offs.

Satellite ADS-B Monitoring Now on the Horizon

The linkup marks a milestone in the effort to create a system of satellite-based ADS-B receivers in each of Iridium’s 66 next generation satellites.

FAA Expands Use of 3-nm Separation at Mid-Altitudes

A recent FAA notice offers guidance on the expansion of 3-nm separation in airspace below FL180 up to and including FL230.

Nations Act To Protect Their Satellite Industries

The biggest challenge to imagined interoperability could be governments protecting their own systems.

'Remote Tower' ATC Systems Planned in Germany, Ireland

Germany's DFS announced a contract with Frequentis that will make Saarbrücken Airport the country's first remote-controlled airport.

ATC Forgoes Slot Requirements for U.S. Open in Seattle

Should congestion build, arriving aircraft can expect ground delays or ground stops, in-trail restrictions and collaborative trajectory programs.

FAA Set To Expand Data Comm System

After a two-year test period, the text-based cockpit communication system will serve more than 50 U.S. airports by the end of next year.

European Commission Struggles to Broaden Egnos Acceptance

Monetary incentives are being set up to encourage airports to publish LPV approaches and operators to equip with receivers.

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