FAA To Reduce Vertical Separation On Pacific Routes

FAA said yesterday it plans to reduce the vertical separation minimum (RVSM) in Pacific oceanic airspace from 2,000 to 1,000 feet at high- altitude flight levels. Only aircraft meeting "stringent altimeter and autopilot performance requirements" will be eligible for RVSM, the agency said. RVSM...

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