Regulations and Government
Deadline Set for Completing European 8.33-kHZ Spacing
Jan. 1, 2018 deadline will ensure a “harmonized deployment” of 8.33-kHZ voice-channel-spacing-based communications below FL195.

Starting Jan. 1, 2018, aircraft might not be able to operate in any EU member states’ controlled airspace unless they are equipped with communications systems that have 8.33 kHz voice channel spacing capability. Eurocontrol says the deadline will ensure a “harmonized deployment” of communications below FL195 that is based on 8.33-kHZ voice-channel spacing. The 8.33-kHZ requirement for higher altitudes in controlled airspace has been in effect for some time.


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