ATC

News, issues, personnel, equipment and developments about air traffic management.

Oct 9, 2014 - 2:55 PM
FAA Expects Chicago Center To Begin ‘Regular Operations’ on Sunday Night
Chicago Center is still expecting to use numerous traffic management initiatives early next week during the transition.
FAA deputy administrator Michael Whitaker
Oct 9, 2014 - 10:12 AM
ADS-B Equipage Deadline Will Not Slip, FAA Vows
The FAA is "communicating clearly and unequivocally" that it will not extend the deadline for the next major milestone toward NextGen.
Oct 7, 2014 - 2:03 PM
FAA’s NextGen Program Leader To Speak at NBAA Convention
This will be the first industry event at which Bolton provides a roadmap for further NextGen development.
Oct 6, 2014 - 3:00 PM
Chicago Bizav Traffic Moving Following ATC Center Fire
The FAA expects ZAU ATC center will be fully operational by October 13
Oct 2, 2014 - 2:35 PM
Leesburg Executive Airport To Test Saab Remote Tower
The trial will take place at Leesburg (Va.) Airport, which currently has no tower, next summer.
Oct 1, 2014 - 3:05 AM
DOD Seeks New Provider for Critical GPS III Infrastructure
Industry’s cost and delivery promises on major programs have rarely been met.
Sep 30, 2014 - 3:40 PM
FAA Reviews Security following Chicago Center Sabotage
“Criminal action by a contractor knocked out communications equipment” at the FAA air route traffic control center.
Sep 30, 2014 - 3:21 PM
Mexico Now Allowing Direct-filed APIS Manifests
The manifest must be emailed within 24 hours of departure and resubmitted 30 minutes before takeoff to confirm the flight.
FAA ATO chief operating officer Teri Bristol
Sep 30, 2014 - 9:29 AM
FAA Outlines Plan To Restore Chicago Center Operations
The FAA is processing a good portion of the average traffic at O'Hare and Midway, the two airports immediately affected by the fire.
Sep 29, 2014 - 12:10 PM
Fire Shuts Chicago ATC Center for Four Days
FBI investigating fire after suspected arsonist was arrested at the scene.