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North Atlantic Regional Lead: Mitch Launius, 30West IP

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Communications Procedures Revised in Latest NAT Ops and Airspace Procedures Manual April 12, 2021: The North Atlantic Operations and Airspace Procedures Manual was revised, with significant changes to communications mandates.
NAT Data Link Mandate to be Reinstated Feb. 25 Feb. 16, 2021: The North Atlantic (NAT) Data Link Mandate, temporarily suspended in 2020 to provide a short-term accommodation of non-data link compliant aircraft, will be reinstated on Feb. 25, 2021.
Virtual IOC2020: Keep Track of Changes to NAT Operations July 14, 2020: Operators traveling between the United States and Europe will want to pay close attention to recent changes impacting flight procedures in the North Atlantic Track. NAT operations are the subject of an upcoming NBAA GO Virtual IOC2020 session, set for 11 a.m. (EDT) on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
New Procedures in Place for North Atlantic Tango Routes July 9, 2020: International operators should note revised procedures when operating in the North Atlantic. The primary changes concern Tango Routes.
North Atlantic Datalink Mandate Suspended Amid COVID-19 June 30, 2020: The North Atlantic Datalink Mandate has been suspended for three months to expedite the flow of traffic over the Atlantic during the COVID-19 pandemic.
North Atlantic Operations Evolving March 2, 2020: International navigation experts say the sheer number of new bulletins and document revisions regarding North Atlantic Track operations are a clear indication of how much changed in this area recently, leaving some operators unaware of and unable to adapt to the changes.
Final Phase of Data Link Mandate Covers NAT From Flight Level 290 to 410 July 19, 2019: A July 2019, North Atlantic Operations Bulletin provides flight planning and operational guidance to operators preparing for the final phase of the Data Link Mandate that expands the vertical limits of the ICAO NAT region from Flight Level 290 to FL 410, inclusive, effective Jan. 30, 2020.
New North Atlantic Contingency Procedures Now in Effect March 29, 2019: New oceanic contingency procedures took effect March 28, 2019, for operators in the International Civil Aviation Organization North Atlantic region, including New York oceanic airspace.
New North Atlantic Turn-Back Procedure Is an Option March 8, 2017: In the event of an in-flight contingency while flying in the new half-degree reduced lateral separation minima tracks across the North Atlantic, a new procedure for diversion or 180-degree turn-back is an option, but not a required SOP change.

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