FAA said controllers at the New York Air Route Traffic Control Center are using the Advanced Technologies and Oceanic Procedures system designed and integrated by Lockheed Martin that automatically detects conflicts between aircraft and provides satellite data link communication and position information to controllers. Using ATOP, controllers will be able to reduce horizontal separation between aircraft from 100 nm to 30 nm. "The system helps the airlines save fuel while maintaining the ...
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