The FAA is bringing a new cockpit technology called Data Comm to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to replace traditional voice communications with digital information exchanges.
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Key Takeaways:
- The FAA is implementing Data Comm, a new digital communication technology, at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to replace traditional voice communications.
- Data Comm enables streamlined two-way digital exchanges between controllers and flight crews, improving safety, efficiency, reducing flight delays, and saving fuel.
- The technology is ahead of schedule and under budget, already operational at 55 air traffic control towers, with high-altitude facilities expected by early 2019.
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