US transition to reduced vertical separation minima was problem-free. The looming March deadline for installation of terrain awarenessmore challenging As aircraft operators enjoyed a smooth transition ...

Thousands of business jets, particularly older, smaller models, have not yet been modified to permit them to operate in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) airspace, according to an FAA survey.

RVSM compliance is a multi-step process which includes equipment installation, test flights, pilot training and a letter of authorisation (LOA) from the FAA. The LOA certifies that aircraft and pilots ...

The tolerance for RVSM OPS is plus or minus 65 feet for aircraft built after April 9, 1997, and plus or minus 130 feet for aircraft built prior. This equates to less than one quarter of a percent at ...