Tag / PBCS
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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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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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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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PBCS PITA – here’s the latest Rumours and Facts
Well, we’ve been up all night on this one. PBCS is a bit of a minefield right now. But, very cool to get so much OPSGROUP input on this – about 100…
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PBCS is coming to Singapore
It’s not only the North Atlantic that will be seeing PBCS being implemented on March 29th – on that same date, the weird acronym is coming to Singapore too! However, the requirements…
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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…
