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Eurocontrol Issues Datalink Guidelines for Operators
Release covers controller-pilot datalink communications

Eurocontrol has released guidance on using controller-pilot datalink communications (CPDLC) now required in most of Europe’s airspace. The recommended practices mainly focus on how operators should log on and key steps in-flight.

Based on ICAO procedures, flight crew should be logged on for CPDLC 10 minutes before entering airspace where its use is required. They should check the connection after reaching 10,000 feet and report if it is not working, unless the issue relates to a known incident of interference with the GNSS service.

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