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Improved Arrival Procedures in Effect at Toronto Pearson

The new procedures are intended to shorten flight paths and flying times, reduce fuel burn, and increase the use of quieter continuous descent operations.

November 30, 2022

IATA Slams 30% Increase in North Atlantic Airspace Fees

The airline industry group has demanded that Danish and Icelandic air navigation service providers reverse planned airspace fees averaging 30 percent.

November 29, 2022

AINsight: Six Feet from Disaster

An incorrect barometric setting on an RNAV (GPS) approach could have fatal consequences without any overt warnings to the crew.

November 23, 2022

ATC Strikes to Cause Major Disruption at Italian Airports

Strikes scheduled for Friday among staff of Italy’s air navigation service provider extend disruptions felt during a difficult summer season in Europe.

October 20, 2022

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FAA Notam Prohibits Bizav from CPDLC En Route Trial

A September 24 notam prohibits most general and business aviation aircraft from taking part in the CPDLC en route trial due to avionics performance issues.

October 13, 2022

Eco-performance of Europe’s Air Traffic Mgmt Lagging

Europe’s air navigation service providers generally failed to meet last year’s environmental targets for air traffic management, according to a new report.

October 7, 2022

UAS Manufacturers Get Reprieve for Remote ID

The FAA has delayed requirements for unmanned aircraft systems to have remote ID systems to Dec 16, 2022.

September 20, 2022

French ATC Strike Inflicts More European Flight Disruption

French air traffic controllers are striking over pay demands and allegations of insufficient recruitment, prompting Ryanair to repeat demands for reforms.

September 16, 2022

U.S. Dispute over Pilot Shortages, Flight Disruptions Ratchets Up

ALPA stages nationwide picketing campaign in U.S. ahead of expected holiday travel crunch.

September 1, 2022

AINsight: A Visual Approach Gone Bad

A visual approach in a large turbine-powered aircraft can be a challenge.

August 26, 2022

FAA Expresses Concern about Navigation Errors at KTEB

The FAA Safety Team issued a notice reminding operators of proper departure procedures at Teterboro, saying navigation errors have been happening.

August 25, 2022

100 years of air traffic control

While the precise date for the founding of air traffic control services remains in dispute, the period of 1920-1922 is when ATC began.

August 17, 2022

Piper Lined Up for Wrong Runway before Las Vegas Midair

The fatal July 17 midair collision between a Cessna 172 and Piper PA-46 JetProp occurred as both aircraft were on short final for Runway 30R.

Supply Issues Prompt Delay in Canada ADS-B Mandate

Nav Canada has rolled back the implementation date for mandatory ADS-B Out in Canadian Class A and B airspace.

Final Phase of Northeast Route Update Postponed

The FAA has postponed the activation date for the final phase of its multi-year Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast Routes project to April 20, 2023.

Outgoing Eurocontrol DG Reflects on His Tenure

Eamonn Brennan hands over Eurocontrol’s reigns to Raúl Medina Caballero on January 1.

ATM Efficiencies a ‘Green’ Prerequisite

Europe’s plan to decarbonize by 2050 stands on four pillars, including more efficient ATM routings.

EASA Presents First Flight Procedures Design Award

EASA has awarded its first flight procedure design certification to Slovakia-based Aeronautical Services and Procedures.

Nav Canada Funded for ATC Upgrade Projects

Transport Canada has announced $105 million in funding for three Nav Canada projects to help upgrade aviation safety and efficiency across the country.

Genav Groups Urge DOT To Address Airspace Congestion

In a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, six general aviation groups ask for a meeting to discuss solutions to air traffic disruptions.

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