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CNS Timeline

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The business aviation community has always supported the development and use of technologies for Communications, Navigation and Surveillance and Air Traffic Management that enhance the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations. As various technologies have come into production, businesses in the industry have made the needed investments to incorporate the equipment involved into cockpits and airframes.

5G Interference

5G Interference

With the rollout of nationwide 5G networks in the United States in early 2022, NBAA and other industry groups are highlighting concerns over potential interference from those networks on the safe operation of radar altimeters used in a wide variety of business aircraft.

8.33kHz Channel Spacing

8.33kHz Channel Spacing

Phraseology to be Used in Airspace Where 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing is Used

Data Link

Data Link

Data link technologies can alleviate audio congestion on radio frequencies thereby increasing airspace capacity, direct routing and allowing for faster clearances with auto-acceptance.

Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVRs) / Flight Data Recorders (FDRs)

Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVRs) / Flight Data Recorders (FDRs)

A Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) records radio transmissions and sounds in the aircraft's cockpit, such as the pilot's voices and engine noises while a Flight Data Recorder (FDR) records aircraft parameters such as altitude, airspeed and heading.

Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications (MNPS)

Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications (MNPS)

The concept of Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications (MNPS) has been adopted on a world-wide basis by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). MNPS has the objective of ensuring safe lateral separation of aircraft and of enabling operators to derive maximum economic benefit from the improvement in accuracy of navigation equipment which has been demonstrated in recent years.

Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM)

Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM)

RVSM refers to airspace between flight level (FL) 290 and FL 410, with assigned altitudes separated by a minimum of 1,000 feet rather than the 2,000-foot minimum separation currently required above FL 290. The regulations ensure that operators and their aircraft are properly qualified and equipped to conduct flight operations while separated by 1,000 feet, and ensure that compliance with the RVSM requirements is maintained.

Performance-Based Navigation (PBN)

Performance-Based Navigation (PBN)

Information related to the use of Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs), RNAV Standard Terminal Arrivals (STARs), and Required Navigation Performance Authorization Required (RNP AR) Approaches.

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Global Positioning System (GPS)

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based radio-navigation system consisting of a constellation of satellites and a network of ground stations used for monitoring and control. A minimum of 24 GPS satellites orbit the Earth at an altitude of approximately 11,000 miles providing users with accurate information on position, velocity, and time anywhere in the world and in all weather conditions.

Electronic Flight Bags

Electronic Flight Bags

An electronic flight bag (EFB) is an electronic device that allows flight crews to perform a variety of functions that were traditionally accomplished by using paper references.

Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)

Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)

Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS-B) is widely recognized as a cornerstone technology for monitoring aircraft in the skies and on the ground in the continuing transformation to a Next Generation (NextGen) aviation system.

Mode S Transponders

Mode S Transponders

Mode S Elementary Surveillance (ELS) and Mode S Enhanced Surveillance (EHS) transponders provide additional flight parameters to air traffic control thus improving the quality, detection, identification and altitude reporting of aircraft within the airspace.

Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) Requirements

Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) Requirements

Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) are emergency beacons carried aboard aircraft to notify search-and-rescue personnel when an aircraft is down. There are several types of ELTS, and most U.S. civil aircraft are required to carry one.

Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)

Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)

Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) is an airborne system that operates independently from the ground-based Air Traffic Control (ATC) system. TCAS was designed to increase cockpit awareness of proximate aircraft and to serve as a 'last line of defense' for the prevention of mid-air collisions.

Terrain Awareness and Warning Systems (TAWS)/Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS)

Terrain Awareness and Warning Systems (TAWS)/Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS)

Turbine-powered airplanes with 6 or more passenger seats are required to have Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS)/Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) equipment on board.

Connectivity

Connectivity

Access to reliable internet on business aircraft is no longer considered a luxury; it is an expected feature that passengers rely on to maximize their productivity. With 98% of aircraft expected to have some level of connectivity within the next 15 years, operators are increasingly seeking cost-effective connectivity solutions.

News

FAA ADS-B Tools Back Online After Short Outage Nov. 23, 2021
Two FAA-managed ADS-B tools – the Service Availability Prediction Tool (SAPT) and ADS-B Deviation Authorization Pre-Flight Tool (ADAPT) – are back online after a short outage earlier this month.
ADS-B Out RVSM Height Monitoring Now Available Only on Mondays Sept. 1, 2021
Aircraft accessing RVSM airspace are required to verify altitude-keeping performance for initial authorization, and then every two years or 1,000 hours, whichever comes first.
Maintenance Providers: Avoid ‘Ghost’ Targets When Testing ADS-B Equipment April 19, 2021
During testing, maintenance providers should follow their ADS-B testing equipment manufacturer’s guidance to avoid transmitting false airborne target information, which creates confusion.
Virtual IOC2020 Closes With Look at Operational Impacts of Cutting-Edge Avionics July 31, 2020
The NBAA GO International Operators Conference wrapped up July 30, 2020, with a forward-looking discussion of safety and operational benefits provided by the next generation of avionics technology.
NBAA Wraps Virtual Maintenance Conference with Call for Awareness on STC Compliance July 28, 2020
The NBAA GO Maintenance Conference wrapped up July 27, 2020, with a detailed look at maintaining airworthiness when installing equipment through supplemental type certificates.
Virtual Maintenance Conference: 3 Tips for Troubleshooting a NO COMM Data Link Error July 3, 2020
Operators experiencing a NO COMM error, one of those most common data link communication issues, should run through a series of simple tests to determine the cause of the problem.
U.S. Aircraft Owners Continue Push for ADS-B Compliance Amidst Pandemic June 9, 2020
The FAA’s deadline for ADS-B Out equipage of aircraft operating in most controlled airspace was effective on Jan. 1, 2020, but not all aircraft operating in regulated airspace met that deadline, and installations have continued despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Avionics Sales Down, But Industry Leaders Optimistic June 2, 2020
As the industry passed the Jan. 1, 2020, ADS-B deadline, avionics sales for Q1 2020 were down compared to Q1 2019. The full impact of COVID-19 may still be felt, but leaders cited optimistic stats.
European Commission Delays ADS-B Compliance by Six Months, Citing Pandemic May 6, 2020
The European Commission is extending its deadline for ADS-B equipage in new aircraft by six months to Dec. 7, 2020, citing the pressure placed on operators during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NBAA Webinar Addresses Members’ ADS-B Implementation, Privacy Questions Jan. 24, 2020
An NBAA webinar held Jan. 22, 2020, provided an update on ADS-B implementation and addressed member questions about what the full implementation of the ADS-B requirements means for business aviation, including issues related to privacy and security.
ADS-B and Privacy Highlighted in Upcoming NBAA Webinar, PBI Regional Forum Session Jan. 8, 2020
NBAA is holding a webinar on Jan. 22, and an education session on Jan. 29, to answer questions about ADS-B compliance and privacy.
No Relief Expected For Non-Compliant ADS-B Transponder Equipment Dec. 30, 2019
On Wednesday Jan. 1, 2020, the FAA’s ADS-B rule takes effect, requiring operators to utilize equipment meeting the requirements of FAR Part 91.225 and 91.227 when flying in rule airspace.
At TEB Event, Bolen Highlights New Privacy Tools, Workforce Bill Among 2019 Wins Dec. 26, 2019
NBAA ended a busy 2019 by celebrating key achievements in privacy and job creation, association President and CEO Ed Bolen told members of the Teterboro Users Group during their last quarterly meeting of the year.
NBAA Commends FAA for New Measures to Preserve Aviation Privacy, Security Nov. 4, 2019
NBAA applauded the FAA for developing a plan to allow a real-time flight-tracking opt-out for operators that have equipped their aircraft with ADS-B equipment, which will be required to operate in most U.S. airspace effective Jan. 1, 2020.
NBAA, Industry Stakeholders Urge FAA to Create ADS-B Minimum Operational Network in Alaska Oct. 3, 2019
NBAA joined with other industry groups in urging the FAA to create a Minimum Operational Network for ADS-B coverage in Alaska.
Bolen Tells Senators: Continued Flight-Tracking 'Opt-Out' Needed With ADS-B Sept. 27, 2019
Despite business aviation's longstanding support for airspace modernization, including ADS-B equipage, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen emphasized concerns over maintaining operator privacy during a Sept. 24, 2019, Senate hearing.
FAA Permits ADS-B Off for Military, Other Sensitive Flights July 22, 2019
On July 18, 2019, the FAA published an Interim Final Rule that permits the military and other sensitive operations conducted by government entities in matters of national defense, homeland security, intelligence and law enforcement to fly with their installed ADS-B equipment off.
NBAA Working With FAA to Ensure ADS-B Flight-Tracking Opt-Out Continues July 19, 2019
Given the long-standing recognition by government and industry of the need to maintain in-flight security, NBAA is working with the FAA and other stakeholders to identify the most effective means to ensure that operators continue to have the ability to opt out from having their flights tracked in real time, following a conversation many aircraft will make to new ADS-B technology, starting Jan. 1, 2020.
FAA Policy Statement Clarifies ADS-B Performance Requirement Expectations July 9, 2019
The FAA has clarified its policies related to ADS-B equipped aircraft after Jan. 1, 2020. Circumstances outside of an operator’s control may result in a temporary degradation of ADS-B performance, and the agency provided a number of scenarios in which an operator may experience service availability disruptions, but not be considered in violation.
NBAA Actively Engaged With FAA and Collins Aerospace to Resolve GPS Receiver Disruption June 17, 2019
NBAA continues to monitor the ongoing service disruption affecting certain Collins Aerospace (formerly Rockwell Collins) GPS receivers, and operators should also familiarize themselves with how those systems work on their aircraft, what capabilities are actually affected and how the disruption may impact their operations.
FAA and Industry Examine Space-Based ADS-B Applications April 29, 2019
GPS-based ADS-B capabilities have brought improved situational awareness for air traffic controllers and pilots operating in the U.S. National Airspace System, as well as other regions throughout the world.
FAA Issues Policy for Non-Compliant Operations in ADS-B Airspace April 8, 2019
The FAA issued a statement of policy for pilots of aircraft not equipped with ADS-B Out after Jan. 1, 2020, to receive ATC authorization to fly in ADS-B airspace.
FAA, NBAA Issue Joint Reminder on ADS-B Equipage Mandate March 25, 2019
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen joined with Dan Elwell, acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to issue a reminder to the business aviation community to install Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out (ADS-B) equipment on their aircraft before the FAA’s Jan. 1, 2020, deadline.
ADS-B: Much Has Been Accomplished, But There’s More Left to Do March 14, 2019
With just nine months remaining until the FAA's Jan. 1, 2020, ADS-B Out equipage deadline, a popular flight tracking website reports approximately seven out of 10 business aircraft are utilizing the technology.
FAA Guidance Clarifies Streamlined U.S. RVSM Approval Feb. 21, 2019
The FAA has issued a notice and advisory that provide clarification and guidance for RVSM operations of aircraft with qualified ADS-B Out equipment in lieu of an authorization.
FAA Final Rule Eliminates Need for Certain RVSM LOAs, OpSpecs Dec. 27, 2018
The FAA recently published a final rule that eliminates the requirement for operators to apply for an RVSM authorization if the aircraft is equipped with a qualified ADS-B Out system.
ADS-B Out Required for Some Indian Routes Beginning Jan. 1, 2019 Nov. 30, 2018
All aircraft flying PBN routes in Indian continental airspace with Designators L, M, N, P. Q, T and routes A201, A347, A465. A474, A791, B211, B466. G450, R457, R460, R461, W15, W19, W20, W29, W41, W43, W45, W47, W56S/N, W67, W111, W112, W114, W115, W118, W153, at or above flight level 290 must carry serviceable 1090 MHz ES ADS-B transmitting equipment. Aircraft not equipped with ADS-B will be permitted to fly these routes below flight level 290.
FAA Relaunches ADS-B Rebate Program Oct. 23, 2018
U.S.-registered, fixed-wing, single-engine piston aircraft not already equipped with compliant ADS-B equipment are eligible for the FAA $500 ADS-B rebate program, available through Oct. 11, 2019, or until funds are exhausted.
FAA: ADS-S Deadline Remains Jan. 1, 2020 Despite April Fool’s Prank Saying Otherwise April 6, 2018
An April 1, 2018. article in the trade press stated the FAA will postpone the deadline for ADS-B compliance to 2040, but the deadline remains Jan. 1, 2020.
Operators Can Request Free FAA Performance Report to Validate ADS-B Data March 1, 2018
Leading up to the FAA's 2020 ADS-B implementation deadline, business aviation operators can validate their equipment by conducting an operational flight and requesting an FAA Public ADS-B Performance Report, or PAPR.
NBAA Asks FAA to Hit Pause Button on Proposed IAP Cancellations Nov. 13, 2017
In light of recent flight management system (FMS) software glitches that required FMS manufacturers to pull thousands of approaches from their databases, NBAA is asking the FAA to “hit the pause button” on implementation of its proposed policy on cancellation of certain instrument approach procedures (IAPs) – specifically circling approaches and circling approach minima. In one of these database issues, one manufacturer had to temporarily remove more than10,000 IAPs in its database.
Top 5 Myths About Equipping for ADS-B Oct. 16, 2017
With the ADS-B deadline approaching on Dec. 31, 2019, NBAA dispels the myths about the process for equipping with this key NextGen technology.
Navigator: Use Recommended or Required Routes to Avoid Delays Oct. 2, 2017
Each day in the National Airspace System is different, but one constant is that the FAA wants aircraft operators to file flight plans with good routes. The FAA’s Air Traffic Control System Command Center can help expedite traffic flows by recommending or requiring certain routes to operators, and using them can help mitigate delays.
FAA, FCC Investigating Misuse of 121.5 MHz Mayday Frequency Aug. 17, 2017
NBAA members should be aware that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Enforcement Bureau is working with the FAA to investigate the misuse of – and harmful interference to – the “Mayday” frequency of 121.5 MHz, said Sarah Wolf, NBAA senior manager of security and facilitation.
It Pays to Plan Ahead for ADS-B Equipage June 13, 2017
This is the second in a series of articles about the importance of planning early for the January 2020 ADS-B requirement.
Coordinating ADS-B Installation with Planned Maintenance Reduces Aircraft Downtime June 2, 2017
Dec. 31, 2019, may seem a long way off, but it’s a hard deadline for operators to equip their aircraft with ADS-B capabilities. Once Jan. 1, 2020, arrives, ADS-B will be required to operate in most airspace over the continental United States.
Free NBAA Webinar Presents In-Depth Look at RNAV System Advancements Dec. 1, 2016
Business aircraft pilots who use RNAV to increase operational efficiency and reduce fuel expenses will benefit from a free Jeppesen-sponsored, NBAA-hosted webinar on system advancements at on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016.
Plan Your ADS-B Upgrade Before Time Runs Out Nov. 28, 2016
Time is running out for operators to install the necessary equipment. By Jan. 1, 2020, the majority of aircraft operating domestically in the U.S. will be required to have ADS-B Out capabilities.
U.S. Operators Urged to Follow New ICAO Approach-Procedure Naming Standards Nov. 16, 2016
As air navigation service providers outside the U.S. implement new ICAO naming conventions for PBN instrument approach procedures, U.S. operators are being urged to familiarize themselves with the new standards.
FAA Working on Advanced Applications for Performance Based Navigation Oct. 13, 2016
From 2016 through 2020, the FAA hopes to increase the utilization of existing RNAV and required navigation performance procedures, and develop new criteria, policies and standards, to enable more advanced applications of performance based navigation.
ADS-B Rebate Available Sept. 19 to Owners of Eligible Aircraft Sept. 16, 2016
The FAA will allow owners of eligible aircraft to apply for a $500 rebate for installing avionics required for ADS-B Out compliance. The FAA’s ADS-B rebate website went live on Sept. 19.
Jeppesen Previews Navigational Chart Design Changes Aug. 26, 2016
Jeppesen is set to unveil its redesigned SIDs and STARs charts, with enhancements based on real-world pilot experience to enhance situational awareness. The new charts will use colors for key information, graphics for topographical features and flight procedures will be shown to scale.
Verify Your ADS-B Performance with Free FAA Web Tool Aug. 24, 2016
The FAA now offers Public ADS-B Performance Reports (PAPR) - a free, automated too for aircraft owners and operators to validate the performance of installed ADS-B Out equipment.
NBAA Opposes FAA Proposal Regarding Expired Navigation Databases July 7, 2016
On June 30, 2016, NBAA submitted comments to the FAA opposing the agency’s proposed revision to Master Minimum Equipment List Policy Letter-98, Navigation Databases.
FAA Releases Updated Advisory Circular for RNP Operations April 1, 2016
Business aviation operators will benefit from revised, extensive guidelines for conducting required navigation performance (RNP) operations, as defined in an advisory circular released by the FAA in March 2016.
FAA Website Answers Questions about NextGen, ADS-B Sept. 2, 2015
The FAA's NextGen web resource offers a detailed explanation of the requirements for pilots to fully utilize a GPS-based air traffic control system.
Alternative RNP AR Compliance Method Saves Money – Free NBAA Webinar Has Details June 1, 2015
A cost-saving way to achieve required navigation performance authorization required database validation was detailed during a free NBAA webinar on May 27, 2015.
Free NBAA Webinar Offers Tips on Simpler Approach to RNP Compliance May 12, 2015
An NBAA webinar on May 27, 2015, will discuss an alternate method of compliance for validating required navigation performance authorization required approach data.
NBAA’s Steve Brown Represents Members at NextGen Planning Meetings Nov. 24, 2014
In November 2014, NBAA Chief Operating Officer Steve Brown represented business aviation interests at the FAA/industry ADS-B 'Equip 2020' meeting, as well as at a National Research Council meeting that reviewed FAA's plans for implementing broader NextGen programs.
NBAA Will Again Represent Members on ADS-B Planning at Working Group, Nov. 18 Nov. 14, 2014
NBAA COO Steve Brown will represent Member concerns regarding the FAA's Jan. 1, 2020, ADS-B deadline at a Nov. 18 Equip 2020 working group meeting.
NBAA Airs Member Concerns at FAA’s ADS-B “Call to Action” Summit Oct. 30, 2014
NBAA’s Doug Carr shared Member concerns about the Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) system at the FAA's 'Call to Action' summit, held Oct. 28, 2014, in Washington, DC.
NBAA, Other Industry Groups to Discuss ADS-B Equipage Challenges Oct. 9, 2014
NBAA's long-standing work to represent industry in NextGen planning will continue in an Oct. 28, 2014, FAA summit focused on challenges to meeting the Jan. 1, 2020 deadline to equip aircraft with ADS-B.
FAA Releases New Approval for ADS-B Out July 25, 2014
In July 2014, the FAA released the new approval for automatic dependent surveillance broadcast – out (ADS-B Out) operations outside of U.S.-designated airspace.
FAA Cuts Paperwork for ADS-B Approvals May 12, 2014
The FAA has created a new and more efficient operations authorization for U.S.-registered aircraft in order to comply with ADS-B directives mandated by a growing number of other countries, primarily in the Asia-Pacific region.
FAA Issues AC 90-114 on ADS-B Jan. 9, 2012
The FAA has issued a new rule that requires Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out performance when operating in designated classes of airspace within the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS) after Jan. 1, 2020.
NBAA-Led Committee Recommends Against Requiring ADS-B 'In' Nov. 28, 2011
After 17 months of research, an Aviation Rulemaking Committee reports that requirements and regulations for ADS-B 'In' are not yet justified, given the current state of technology.
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