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Transportation System (NextGen), which will replace radar-based aircraft position reporting for air traffic control (ATC) with satellite-derived, GPS data.
As of January 2020, ADS-B Out will be required to operate an aircraft in much of the nation’s controlled airspace, including at and above flight level 180 and in areas surrounding Class B and Class C airports. The FAA order also mandates ADS-B equipage for operations in Class E airspace throughout the contiguous United States at and above 10,000 feet MSL, excluding operations at and below 2,500 feet above ground level, and when flying at and above 3,000 feet mean sea level within 12 nautical miles of the U.S. Gulf Coast.
The letter further notes that many aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) organizations are reporting near-capacity ADS-B installation schedules, making it imperative that operators schedule equipage soon to ensure their aircraft may continue flying in controlled airspace after Dec. 31, 2019.
Those with questions about ADS-B compliance can contact NBAA Senior Manager, Flight Operations and Regulations Brian Koester at (202) 783-9454.
New U.S. Customs and Border Protection Facility in D.C. Area
A new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility at Virginia’s Leesburg Executive Airport (JYO) has recently opened. Those in the industry believe the new facility will provide an alternative option for those clearing customs in the D.C. area and help alleviate congestion at other local airports.
The Greater Washington Business Aviation Association (GWBAA) recently hosted a ribbon cutting and open house which included tours of the first remote air traffic control tower in the United States. The tower was a collaborative effort between the FAA, the Virginia Small Aircraft Transportation System Laboratory, and Saab Sensis and has undergone trials the last few years to evaluate the use of remote technology for non-towered airports.
The CBP facility will be open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., but 24-hour advance notice is requested for clearance. KA
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