“After receiving your clearance and becoming aware of a delay, you can then begin to negotiate – for lack of a better term – [and] communicate that you are fueled to accept an alternate departure gate,” he said. “[That] gives clearance delivery and the air traffic control system additional flexibility that may allow you to minimize your delay.” Panel moderator Heidi Williams, NBAA senior director for air traffic services and infrastructure, noted operators “may experience some short-term pain for the long-term health of the system. “That does not mean safety is compromised,” she emphasized. “Our system is safe; we stand by that wholeheartedly. [And] we recognize that long-term health of the system is what we’re all working toward. I think we can all get there together.” Arrivals to the area should consider alternate airports while also being mindful of possible congestion at these locations. To speed departures, Lakisha Price, vice president, systems operations at the FAA Air Traffic Organization suggested overwater departure routes and initial low-level clearances that “tunnel” departures below busier airspace sectors. “It’s helpful to know what you’re capable of [and] what you’re filed for,” Price added. “Those low-level routes will require you to put on more fuel before we can get you up and out and on your way.” Operators should also regularly review FAA resources including nasstatus.faa.gov and fly.faa.gov for the latest updates. Teterboro Users Group President Dave Belastock also urged operators to be “fueled and flexible” to help minimize delays, and to work with local ATC on mitigations rather than filing alternate flight plans. 10 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 05
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