Flight Safety Proposal Gets Broad Industry Support
United Parcel Service supported a petition by Aviation Spectrum Resources asking the FCC to allow aeronautical operational control communications (CPDLC) in the lower 136 MHz band (see 1810170021). The change would support the FAA’s move to next-generation communications, UPS said:…
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“NextGen promises a long list of public benefits, including increased flight safety, reduced flying time, reduced fuel consumption and reduced emissions.” Collins Aerospace also commented in support. ASR noted the petition received unanimous support, including from the Air Line Pilots Association, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Harris and JetBlue. The filings were posted Tuesday and Wednesday in RM-11818.