News from EUROCONTROL’s aviation safety knowledge base SKYbrary
The accuracy of modern en-route navigation has increased the risk of a mid-air collision where 2 aircraft are on the same ATS Route and one or both of them has either been issued a clearance in error, or is not operating in accordance with a clearance. As a mitigation, Strategic Lateral Offset Procedures (SLOPs) have been established which significantly reduce the potential for a collision when applied correctly. NATS has recently issued a reminder to operators using SLOPs in the North Atlantic, explaining the safety benefits of the procedure.
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