Briefing: February 2010

We now have approved technical and operational standards for ADS-B equipment-but dont get too excited. This really means (among other things) that manufacturers can now move forward to develop conforming ADS-B hardware. The FAAs final rule on what will be required for GA equipage to fly in controlled airspace isnt due until April of this year. Compliance isnt required for another decade-provided the system is up and running by then.

Editorial Staff

Wednesday, December 03, 2014 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Approved technical and operational standards for ADS-B equipment have been defined, enabling manufacturing, but the FAA's general aviation equipage mandate and compliance timeline are still pending.
Two new lead-free alternative aviation fuels, Swift's 100SF and GAMI's G100UL, are making significant progress towards certification.
The FAA has banned "through-the-fence" airport access agreements, potentially impacting adjacent property owners and businesses reliant on direct airport access.
Lockheed Martin is closing seven Flight Service Stations due to reduced call volume, and all paper pilot certificates must be replaced with new plastic versions by March 31.

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Technical Standards For ADS-B equipment defined, equipage mandate still unknown

We now have approved technical and operational standards for ADS-B equipment—but don’t get too excited. This really means (among other things) that manufacturers can now move forward to develop conforming ADS-B hardware. The FAA’s final rule on what will be required for GA equipage to fly in controlled airspace isn’t due until April of this year. Compliance isn’t required for another decade—provided the system is up and running by then.