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February 13, 2022

New ADS-B Out Mandate Coming To Canada

Class A and B Canadian Airspace Affected Above 12,500 Feet On February 23, 2023

T'was only a matter of time... Canada is implementing a new mandate that will require aircraft operators flying in certain domestic airspace to meet Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Performance Requirements. For those of you in the cheap seats, ADS-B uses Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology to calculate an airplane's precise location, speed, and direction. This information is transmitted twice per second, providing greater situational awareness for air traffic controllers. It also provides increased flexibility to accommodate airline and customer preferred routes.

Dueling Euro/US Manufacturers Return to The Competitive Status Quo

Airbus has seen its backlog of ordered aircraft slide through January after its dispute with Qatar Airways escalated. A London High Court lawsuit over quality issues with the firm's other A350 aircraft led the airline to cancel the large outstanding order, tossing 52 aircraft bound for the contentious customer off their books altogether. In all, Airbus cancelled 50 A321 narrowbodies and 2 A350 widebodies. Airbus had a fine month regardless, delivering 30 planes to beat previous 2021 performance by 9 planes total.

Batch of Integrated ATPL Alumnus Make Their Way to the Big Leagues

Skyborne Airline Academy has announced the success of a handful of graduates who have successfully made their way to Wizz Air UK with their UKCAA Integrated ATPLs. Skyborne released the list of successful graduates: Adam Prince, Christopher Coles, Matt Langridge, Thomas Pearson and James Mosscrop. In addition, they placed modular ATPL alumnus Henry Wallace, with the company. The former students will fly the Airbus A320 and A321 family aircraft across Wizz Air UK’s growing network.

28 Aircraft Hit In Weeks, But No Culprit Identified

Seattle is having a laser problem, according to a joint effort by the FAA and the Port of Seattle Police in their efforts to find just who's responsible for so many strikes on aircraft operating out of Seattle Tacoma Airport. The rash of laser strikes began in late January, when four flights each reported contact with their cockpit windows and a high-intensity green laser beam. Since then, the incidents continue to pile up, with little evidence that those responsible are being found. Flights from Delta, American, Skywest, Volaris, Jorizon, Jetblue, and Alaska have all had run-ins with the laser at altitudes varying as high as 5,000 feet.