From 01 January 2018, an operator shall not operate an aircraft in the airspace where carriage of radio is required unless the aircraft radio equipment has the 8.33kHz channel spacing capability, as per the European Commission’s Implementation Regulation (EU) No 1079/2012 laying down requirements for Voice Channels Spacing (VCS) for the single European sky. This provision applies to aircraft operated in the controlled airspace of Norway, Switzerland, and EU Member States.
Consequently, from 04 January 2018 (AIRAC 1801), non-8.33 equipped IFR operated flights will not be allowed in the airspace of the following States:
Austria
Belgium
Czech Republic
Denmark
Latvia
Luxembourg
Malta (except local traffic within TMA)
Poland
Italy
Specific conditions are applicable for the other states; flight operators are required to check national AIPs before operating in these states.
Extending 8.33 kHz down to ground level is important as Europe has a known shortage of voice communication frequencies, and the situation is expected to worsen in the coming years. The consequences should this shortage not be addressed are significant: there will be more air traffic delays; it will be harder to implement safety improvements, and we will lose flexibility in introducing operational enhancements. [2]
How to add "Y" equipment in RocketRoute System
- Choose MORE at the main menu section, then click on the Aircraft tab
- Open the Equipment section, there you will be able to find Y 8.33 kHz
Also, you can find more of the equipment in RockerRoute Manual
If you have any further questions regarding these updates or other items related to RocketRoute, please contact RocketRoute Support Team support@rocketroute.com