Part 91 Revised CPDLC Deadline

The FAA extended its deadline for Part 91 operators to receive revised authorizations for using controller pilot datalink communications (CPDLC), although operators hoping to take advantage of reduced spacing along certain North Atlantic Tracks (NAT) must also be in compliance with ICAO’s performance-based communications and surveillance (PBCS) requirements. The new deadline is Sept. 30, 2018, to provide additional time for the agency to process revised LOA applications. While the FAA's datalink deadline is separate from the PBCS mandate, the two are linked through use of CPDLC.