Tag / North Atlantic
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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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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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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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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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2018 (New) North Atlantic Plotting Chart published
We have published a brand new, completely updated, even more awesome North Atlantic Plotting & Planning Chart. You’re welcome! New on this chart – effective May 29, 2018: :: NEW! Circle of Entry – easily…
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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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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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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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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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NAT Changes in the last 12 months
A constantly evolving airspace: It’s been busy on the NAT! And not just traffic wise – there have been a record number of procedural and regulatory changes in the last 12 months.…
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Midweek Briefing 18MAY: Brazil Airspace changes for Olympics, Increase in Fake Nav Charges
Brazil Airspace changes for Olympics 18MAY A number of airspace changes, and specific procedures for aircrew and ATC, have been created for Brazil in advance of the 2016 Olympic Games, which start on 05AUG. Read…
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The Three Sisters – Shanwick’s Tango Routes
When the French Controllers go on strike, which is often, the airspace surrounding France becomes of high interest to international operators, especially the North-South routes within Shanwick’s airspace. There are three very useful…
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Cheapest Jet fuel on the Atlantic? $1.15 a gallon
The cost of a gallon of Jet A1 has been rather unstable lately. Over the last couple of years, we’ve produced several versions of our North Atlantic Plotting Chart, and as we’ve done so,…
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Midweek Briefing: High Seas Airspace, Canada New Entry Rules
High Seas Airspace – near misses 16MAR The Baltic Sea (Scandinavia) is seeing an alarming rise in traffic proximity events, and ICAO has issued guidance to operators with background and information. Military flights operating…
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Midweek Briefing: Chinese Airport Delays, Eurocontrol NOP Changes
Chinese Airport Delays 03FEB ZXXX/China This is the busiest travel week of the year in China, with millions travelling for the Chinese New Year on 08FEB. Winter storms are forecast to impose delays across…
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Monday Briefing: Kanlaon Volcano Eruption, Colombia Permit requirements
Kanlaon Volcano Eruption 28DEC The Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines erupted on 27DEC, with an initial ASHTAM issued up to FL260. Extreme caution advised for airways B472, B473, and W7. You can get…
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Monday Briefing: Russian overflights of Ukraine now prohibited, EUR: TCAS 7.1 Compulsary
All Russian overflights of Ukraine now prohibited 29NOV In a development of the dispute between Russia and Ukraine regarding traffic between the two countries, Ukraine has extended the original ban (which affected specific Russian…
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Monday Briefing: North Atlantic OTS Changes, Indonesia Volcano Eruption
North Atlantic OTS Changes this week 09NOV This Wednesday (12NOV) sees the implementation of the new NAT Track OTS, marking the first change to the lateral structure since the tracks were introduced in…
