Oceanic ATC’s tell us their position on Iridium Satcom
Last week we reported on an equipment issue with Iridium satcom that prompted a ban by a number of Oceanic ATC agencies. Some aircraft were receiving massively delayed clearances sent by ATC via CPDLC...
View ArticleCPDLC Departure Clearance for US Airspace – 22Oct
Earlier this month we reported about the transition of the United States ATC system to a National Single Data Authority (NSDA). https://ops.group/blog/cpdlc-for-us-airspace-the-implementation-process/...
View ArticleNew, single CPDLC logon for US airspace
In case you missed the several hundred Notams this week, KUSA is the new identifier for all datalink logons in the US, including CPDLC-DCL, and enroute, which came into use on October 22nd. Now, the...
View ArticleIridium Fault Fixed
Last week we reported on an equipment issue with Iridium satcom that prompted a ban by a number of Oceanic ATC agencies. Some aircraft were receiving massively delayed clearances sent by ATC via CPDLC...
View ArticleNAT Expanded data link mandate
It’s time for everyone’s favourite topic – DATA LINK MANDATE! New things are happening on December 7th. Don’t worry, we’ll help. Right Now, if you’re using the NAT tracks, between FL350-390, you’re...
View ArticleMore NAT half-tracks are coming
Update Jan 23: The current phase of the trial for RLatSM Tracks will come to an end on March 29, when PBCS standards will be introduced for the NAT tracks. More info on that here. Since Dec 2015, there...
View ArticleMy first North Atlantic Flight is tomorrow – NAT Ops Guide (Updated 2018)
For the latest changes and updates on the North Atlantic, including our most recent Guides and Charts, use our NAT reference page at flightservicebureau.org/NAT. Of all the hundreds of questions we see...
View ArticleNew CPDLC procedure on the NAT
There’ll soon be a new CPDLC procedure on the NAT, designed to prevent pilots from acting on any old CPDLC messages that might have been delayed in the network. ICAO have published a new Bulletin for...
View ArticleIndy Center kicks off CPDLC trials – the system is live!
The United States is rolling out En Route FANS CPDLC during 2018-19, for all equipped, trained and permitted operators. The FAA’s Advisory Circular AC 90-117 outlines the requirements for U.S....
View Article2019 North Atlantic changes
There are four ICAO NAT Ops Bulletins due to go into effect on March 28th, 2019. The PBCS tracks will be expanded, real-time Space-Based ADS-B surveillance and reduced separation standards will be...
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