Flight Operations Group

Mission

The Flight Operations Group is responsible for developing safe Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) and air traffic management operations using existing and emerging technologies and innovative operational concepts.

Responsibilities (PDF)

Projects and Programs

• Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)
• Airborne Collision Avoidance System (TCAS/ACAS) Information
• Airport Obstacle Analysis & Aircraft Performance Planning
• Approvals and Approach Procedure Facilities
• Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B)
• Aviation Weather Reporting Products
• Category I/II/III ILS Information
• Closely Spaced Parallel Operations (CSPO)
• Data Link & Display of Aeronautical Information
• Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)
• Enhanced Flight Vision Systems (EFVS)
• FAA Data Communications (Data Comm)
• Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Interference
• Helicopter / Powered Lift
• ILS Continuity of Service
• Instrument Landing System (ILS) Procedures/Facilities List
• Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO)
• Multiple Runway Operations (MRO)
• New Entrants
• Oceanic and Remote Airspace (Special Areas of Operation & Special Use Airspace)
• Performance Based Navigation (SatNav)
• Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Guidance & Approval
• Policy & Guidance
• Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM)
• Required Navigation Performance (RNP)
• Simultaneous Approach Operations
• Special Approach Procedures
• Streamlined Part 91 Operational Approval
• Supersonic Operations
• Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS)
• Visual Guidance Lighting Systems
• Wake Turbulence Information
• 5G Aviation Safety

Useful Links

• Dynamic Regulatory System
• Aeronautical Information Manual - AIM
• Safety Assurance System (SAS) - External Portal Sign-In - Log in or sign up to access the Operations Approval Portal System (OAPS) and WebOPSS    
• NAS Resource Guide | Federal Aviation Administration
• Regional Oceanic Resource Guides for U.S. Operators | Federal Aviation Administration
   

Handbooks

• Dynamic Regulatory System
• Aviation Weather Handbook
• Instrument Procedures Handbook
   

Address:
Federal Aviation Administration
Flight Technologies and Procedures Division
Flight Operations Group
6500 S. MacArthur Blvd.
Building 26, Suite 217
Oklahoma City, OK 73169

Email: 9-AWA-AVS-AFS410@faa.gov