Noticed the last three days or so that flights at LBA can now call for their ATC clearance when they call for push and start, as opposed to having it issued during taxi. I understand this is just a trial run at the moment and I'm sure it's been tried before about five or six years ago. Anyway, it's a bit of a step forward but I'm wondering what's led to it being taken. Suggestions from the airlines, improved comms between the tower and MAN ATCC perhaps ??
I don't work in ATC but I'd be interested to know nonetheless.
Answers on a postcard please...
