An OPSGROUP member on a recent westbound NAT flight from the Middle East received the following message via CPDLC: The crew contacted Shanwick via HF, who requested their RNP capability and operational status. The controller explained that due to their point of departure (OMAA/Abu Dhabi) they wa| International Ops 2025 - OPSGROUP
In OPSGROUP, we talk a lot about the North Atlantic. Whether it's a Plotting Chart you need, or an explanation of the Datalink Mandate, or a summary of big changes stretching back to the dawn of time - we've got you covered. We love the NAT so much we even enjoy asking ourselves annoying questions a| International Ops 2025 - OPSGROUP
Most traffic crossing the North Atlantic Airspace (NAT) occurs from FL290-410 through the North Atlantic High Level Airspace (NAT HLA). Over the years, advances in navigation, communication, and surveillance equipment have led to additional requirements for operators so ATC can safely reduce aircraf| International Ops 2024 - OPSGROUP
