News
News
New European CPDLC Mandate .. and the exemptions

Beginning 5 February 2020, a new data link requirement goes into effect in the Single European Sky airspace. This new mandate requires aircraft to be equipped with CPDLC ATN-VDL Mode 2 (Aeronautical Telecommunications Network Very High Frequency Data Link Mode 2).
Mexico Inspections Go Nuclear on International Aircraft

We have told you in the past about the escalation of ramp inspections in Mexico over the past year. There have been several interesting developments over the past few months that have made this topic go from a nuisance to a full-blown operational concern going forward.
The following has been published by Manny Aviation, an established ground handler in Mexico.
“Civil Aviation Authority in Mexico (fka DGAC) has changed its name to AFAC (Civil Aviation Federal Agency) as of October 16th. As part of its change, part of broader overhaul authorities are undergoing, some departments within the agency have changed the way they operate and some procedures are being modified.
Unfortunately, it is yet too soon to brief you accurately on specific changes. Moreover, some changes might be overturned in the end due to its lack of practical application. What we can share with you so far is the following:
Read more: Mexico Inspections Go Nuclear on International Aircraft
Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure changes with Nat Doc 007 v.2019-3

In a continuous effort to mitigate the risk of traffic conflict caused by non-normal events (i.e. aircraft navigation errors, height deviation errors and turbulence induced altitude-keeping errors), arrives an amendment to SLOP within the release of NAT Doc 007 v.2019-3. With the density of traffic only increasing in the NAT, provisions needed to be made that would further reduce the risk of conflict when leaving an assigned track.
Read more: Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure changes with Nat Doc 007 v.2019-3
Decommissioning of OpSpec/MSpec/LOA A153 & A353 ADS-B Out Operations

Effective immediately with FAA Order N8900.491 and no later than June 30, 2019, the Federal Aviation Administration has decommissioned OpSpec/MSpec/LOA A153 & A353 for ABS-B Out Operations. The measure discards requirements for ADS-B Out operational approval and removes the administrative burden on operators needing to apply for and maintain the OpSpec/MSpec/LOA for ABS-B Out Operations.
Read more: Decommissioning of OpSpec/MSpec/LOA A153 & A353 ADS-B Out Operations
Articles
- Mitigating Flight Plan vs. Clearance Errors
- Comprehensive Ramp Inspection Program implemented in Mexico
- OCR Gander Update
- The Importance of Following Annex 6 Fuel Guidance
- Oceanic Clearance Removal Procedures
- French CPDLC Mandate
- Transponder Code 2000 Changes in the NAT HLA
- Space-based ADS-B Mandate coming to Canadian airspace
- EASA SAFA Ramp Inspection Manual Update
- NAT HLA Tracks FL330 and Below to be Abolished