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 standards for ADS-B equipment are now in place, allowing manufacturing to proceed, though the general aviation equipage mandate and compliance timeline remain undefined.
Significant progress is being made in alternative, lead-free aviation fuels, with Swift's 100SF approved as a test fuel and GAMI's G100UL formulation nearing patent and feasibility assessment.
Lockheed Martin is closing seven Flight Service Stations and laying off staff, citing reduced call volume and operational efficiencies, while asserting no diminished service.
The FAA has banned "through-the-fence" airport access agreements, prohibiting renewals and potentially forcing the cancellation of existing agreements at FAA-funded airports, impacting adjacent property owners and businesses.

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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.