Tag / NAT
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2019 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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New NAT Contingency Procedures for 2019
Starting 28th March 2019, there will be some changes to the contingency and weather deviation procedures on the NAT. ICAO has published a new NAT Ops Bulletin with all the details. Before, there…
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First look at NAT changes for 2019
Starting 28th March 2019, a new trial will be implemented on the NAT called ASEPS (Advanced Surveillance Enhanced Procedural Separation) using ADS-B in the Shanwick, Gander and Santa Maria FIRs. Compliant aircraft…
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Why, How and Where should you SLOP?
In Short: Strategic Lateral Offset Procedures (SLOP) costs nothing and increases flight safety. If the airspace permits it, you should be “randomly” offsetting, especially across the North Atlantic. Left is for losers…
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The Impact of Space-Based ADS-B on International Operations
I can distinctly remember the build up to and roll out of GPS navigations systems. Like so many of us, I was excited to see this new technology integrated into my cockpit.…
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Your top three PBCS questions answered
PBCS has been an ongoing PITA for some time now. We wrote about it back in March. Here are the top three questions we’ve had on it since then – and now…
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NAT Circle of Entry 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. Updated Oct 15, 2018: Updated RNP requirements for…
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PBCS – What, Where and How
In Short: The performance-based communication and surveillance (PBCS) framework allows for higher safety standards and more efficient airspace use. If your aircraft already has the equipment and you cross the Atlantic or…
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North Atlantic 2018 Operational Changes – Shanwick, Gander, Iceland, Santa Maria, New York – and the NAT HLA
We’ll use this page for NAT changes, including EGGX/Shanwick, CZQX/Gander, BIRD/Iceland, ENOB/Bodo, LPPO/Santa Maria, and KZWY/New York Oceanic East. 2018 Here are the latest important changes for the NAT. These are also…
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New 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…
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My 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…
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2018 Edition: New NAT Doc 007 2018 – North Atlantic Airspace and Operations Manual
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. 2018 version – NAT Doc 007 The 2018…
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PBCS: New rule on the NAT from March 29, 2018 – RCP240 and RSP180
Update March 16th, 2018: PBCS is turning into a PITA. After OPSGROUP input, we have an update on the latest status including rumours of delays, A056 LOA’s, and Aircraft that have failed…
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More 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…
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NAT 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…
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CYYR/Goose Bay closed – sticky runways
CYYR/Goose Bay was closed by the Canadian Department of National Defence on Nov 8, following the discovery of a problem with their runways. During snow removal operations over the past few days,…
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Greenbacks and Greenland – $3000 to file as an alternate
Trans-atlantic operators who have been putting RALT/BGBW on their flight plans have been receiving hefty invoices post-flight. BGBW/Narsarsuaq is a popular airport to use in flight planning as an emergency divert and…
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NAT Airspace Closures
Update 18th Oct: No more events are planned at this time. However, we will keep this page updated with the latest news as we get it. Sections of NAT airspace are…
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International Bulletin: Winter is Coming, Updated Canada Requirements
Winter is coming 09NOV With the clocks changing, it’s a reminder that we’re not far away from the snowstorms, deicing delays, cancelled flights, airport shutdowns, and those big invoices for de-icing fluid. Our new…
