The FAA has permanently enabled business aircraft operators to participate in enroute controller-pilot datalink communications (CPDLC).
This decision, influenced by petitions from industry groups like NBAA and GAMA, allows aircraft to communicate digitally with air traffic control, reducing reliance on voice.
The FAA plans to broaden CPDLC participation for general aviation and will publish evolving avionics performance requirements, targeting completion by May 2025.
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).
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