| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/09/63 (16.01.09) |
| Publication Date | 16/01/2009 |
| Content Type | News |
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On 16 January, 2009, the European Commission agreed on new rules for the use of data link in air traffic management (ATM) systems in Europe. Data link technology revolutionizes communications between air traffic controllers and pilots through supplementing voice communications with an air-ground data link. The set of common technical and procedural rules adopted today are essential to modernize air traffic management systems within the Single European Sky. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/09/63&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
| Subject Categories | Mobility and Transport |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |