Update 03Oct: The FAA has released AC_90-117, which is their updated overview of Data Link Communications.
- The United States ATC system transition to a National Single Data Authority (NSDA) is here.
- The changeover will take place on 22Oct at 0330Z
- A single CPDLC logon ID (KUSA) will be provided for domestic US airspace.
- The initial phase is set up to issue departure clearances only
- En-route CPDLC communications within US airspace will be implemented at a later time.
- More details about the transition process are found here NSDA – Data Comm Program
- We’ll post further information as it becomes available
More on the topic:
- More: US Domestic Enroute CPDLC Update
- More: TIBA in Australia: What’s Going On?
- More: The North Atlantic Datalink Mandate – 2024 update
- More: Datalink in Europe: What Are The Rules?
- More: US expands CPDLC coast-to-coast
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