Shanwick Oceanic 5 minute longitudinal separation trial starts

News from EUROCONTROL’s aviation safety knowledge base SKYbrary. On 25 May 2010, a trial of a 5 minute along track longitudinal separation minimum will commence in the Shanwick OCA. To participate in the Trial and subsequent full implementation, operators will be required to have an ADS-C log-on with Shanwick, possess MNPS approval and utilise CPDLC… Continue reading Shanwick Oceanic 5 minute longitudinal separation trial starts

Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure (SLOP)

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… Continue reading Strategic Lateral Offset Procedure (SLOP)