Description
Starting Jan. 1, 2018, aircraft might not be able to operate in any EU member states’ controlled airspace unless they are equipped with communications systems that have 8.33-kHz voice-channel spacing capability. Eurocontrol says extending 8.33 kHz below FL195 down to ground level is important, as “Europe has a known shortage of voice communication frequencies.” The 8.33-kHz requirement for higher altitudes in controlled airspace has been in effect for some time. According to Eurocontrol, the consequences should this shortage of com frequencies not be addressed are “significant: there will be more air traffic delays; it will be harder to implement safety improvements; and we will lose flexibility in introducing operational enhancements.”
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