"One could have written something informative in the same amount of time."
That is really strange - I had the same thought only 5 minutes ago
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Maybe Javelin has got an FAA license. Mind you I suppose the CAA would have to send it back and tell him not to worry he is welcome to use it in the UK, same priviliges as us lot - just remember we dont believe in GPS in Europe.
"Nationwide deployment of automatic dependent surveillance – broadcast (ADS-B) as the first step towards the US next-generation air transport system has been approved by the US Federal Aviation Administration’s Joint Resources Council (JRC).
There is no target for aircraft avionics equipage in Segment 1. A target of 40% equipage has been set for Segment 2, which runs from FY2010-FY2014 and which will see completion of nationwide ADS-B infrastructure deployment. The goal of 100% avionics equipage has been set for FY2020, at the end of Segment 3. The FAA expects ADS-B avionics equipage to be mandated “at some point”.
Segment 1 will expand ADS-B infrastructure that is providing traffic information service – broadcast (TIS-B) and flight information service – broadcast (FIS-B) coverage, along the East Coast and in the Phoenix/Prescott area, Arizona. East coast deployment will be expanded to the Great Lakes and from Arizona into California."
and
"Airservices Australia is expanding its Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) activities in order to promote and exploit the safety and operational benefits made possible by the new data link technology. "
Seems to me there are a few lessons to be learnt.
Not an American myself, but in Europe, if not in the UK, the regulatory authorities seem to have perfected the art of alienating their customers, whereas in America they still understand partnerships work somewhat better.