U.S., Other Countries Urge ICAO to Focus on Higher Airspace
The U.S. and other nations Monday called on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to develop common rules for civil aviation operations occurring in higher airspace. “Activity in higher airspace is poised to soar, with demand for applications as diverse…
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as bringing 5G and 6G telecommunications to underserved communities, improving current Earth Observation capabilities, and enabling innovation in transportation of people and goods,” the nations' joint statement said: “Systems that ensure safety and security for the millions of flights occurring at lower altitudes are simply not in place for activity in higher airspace. Aircraft operating in higher airspace have vastly different performance characteristics and unconventional operational needs.” The statement urged ICAO to “prioritize and expedite higher airspace operations in its work program and to accelerate the development and implementation of solutions for manned and unmanned aviation traffic in higher airspace.” Canada, the EU and its member states, Japan and the U.K. signed the statement.