According to the FAA the change to Notice to Air Missions is “inclusive of all aviators and missions.”
Key Takeaways:
The NOTAM acronym has been updated from "Notice to Airmen" to "Notice to Air Missions" to promote gender inclusivity and accurately encompass all types of aviators and missions, including unmanned systems.
The FAA implemented changes to provide more precise language, ensure compliance with ICAO standards, and update criteria for various NOTAMs.
Specific revisions include changes to Field Conditions (FICON) and Runway Condition Codes (RwyCCs), more detail for runway alignment lights, and standardized NOTAM criteria for automated weather observation systems.
On Thursday, the meaning of the acronym NOTAM changed from “Notice to Airmen” to “Notice to Air Missions.”
According to the 176-page rule from the FAA, the name change complies with the Federal Women’s Program (FWP) suggestions, as the term Notice to Air Missions is “inclusive of all aviators and missions.”
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