Although a demonstration in Alaska of "automatic dependant surveillance-broadcast" (ADS-B) has hit a temporary snag, both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the local aviation community believe that the technology has a huge role to play in improving aviation safety. On March 24, FAA decided to turn off the display of ADS-B targets on air traffic controller screens in the southwest part of Alaska around the city of Bethel, also referred to as the Yukon-Kuskokwin delta region. At the time,…
ADS-B Difficulties in Alaska Expected To Be Short-Lived
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