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FAA Advances on Controller-Pilot Datalink Availability

The announcement came a month after NBAA and GAMA petitioned the agency to act on the issue.

[Courtesy: NBAA]
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Key Takeaways:

  • The FAA has permanently authorized business aircraft operators to utilize enroute Controller-Pilot Datalink Communications (CPDLC), enabling digital communication with air traffic control.
  • This decision follows a petition by organizations like NBAA and GAMA, advocating for expanded CPDLC access for appropriately equipped general aviation aircraft.
  • The FAA aims to broaden CPDLC participation across the U.S. National Airspace System, with long-term performance requirements for the system expected to be published by May 2025.
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Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on AVweb.com

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced that the FAA recently made permanent its plan to enable business aircraft operators to participate in enroute controller-pilot datalink communications (CPDLC). 

Mark Phelps

Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.

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