Denotification of the Route 4 RNAV SIDs came into effect on 25th February 2021 resulting in a return to the legacy position

Following the CAA’s decision last year to order the denotification (removal) of the Route 4 RNAV SIDs (i.e. the removal of the route used since mid-2016), we are pleased to report that on 25th February the denotification came into effect, and aircraft returned to flying the conventional navigation route as it existed in 2012 (the […]

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CAA concede Gatwick Route 4 decision was wrong on all grounds. CAA must take its decision again, giving proper consideration to maintaining 2012 flight pattern

In a dramatic turn of events, the Civil Aviation Authority has conceded Plane Justice’s judicial review claim on all grounds, and its April 2017 decision making the current Gatwick departure Route 4 permanent will be quashed by the High Court following the signing of a consent order by the parties. The CAA was due to […]

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