FAA: Florida Metroplex

The FAA on April 22 will implement the first phase of the South-Central Florida Metroplex, the agency’s plan to move flights more safely and efficiently across the southern half of the state. Metroplex procedures will allow flights that are more direct and have more efficient climb and descent profiles. The agency will publish 54 new procedures on April 22. However, 17 of the procedures will require additional training of air traffic controllers and automation upgrades at ATC facilities before they can be implemented, which is expected to occur by mid-August.