FAA: just two-thirds of the bizjet fleet ready for RVSM
In an alarming disclosure, the FAA last month released figures showing that only about two-thirds of all U.S.-registered business jets have received approv
In an alarming disclosure, the FAA last month released figures showing that only about two-thirds of all U.S.-registered business jets have received approval to fly in RVSM airspace despite the planned nationwide implementation of the new operating rules less than two months from now.
The figures almost certainly mean that thousands of business airplanes will be locked out of the airspace between FL290 and FL410 starting on January 20, the implementation date for U.S. domestic RVSM (DRVSM). Because there is little hope for a delay of DRVSM beyond that date, the situation is prompting concerns about possible flight delays and overcrowding in the lower flight levels as non-compliant jets are forced to fly below FL290.
