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TUG has for quite some time worked collaboratively with the FAA to develop a KTEB Rwy 24 SID that offers greater clarity, improved procedural simplicity, and lower susceptibility to error than the current RUUDY 6 SID. We expect this process to culminate in the July 11 publication of the WENTZ 1 RNAV SID, with the…

Please tell Congress TODAY to stand up for business aviation and the economy! If you weren’t paying careful attention, you may have missed it: last week, in his State of the Union address, President Biden referenced troubling new tax proposals for business aviation.This week, the president has followed through on those comments with onerous proposals in his annual budget…

The 38th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic organized by the Teterboro Airport Community Benefit Fund is scheduled for May 20, 2024. This exciting event will take place at the Basking Ridge Country Club. located at 185 Madisonville Rd, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920. Background: Our nonprofit, the Teterboro Airport Community Benefit Fund, has been dedicated to empowering local students in…

Join us April 30 – May 1 for an event filled with networking opportunities, innovative insights, and invaluable connections in the aviation safety industry.  Don’t wait any longer – Secure your spot NOW  BASS 2024 VENUEAustin Marriott Downtown 304 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, Texas, 78701, U.S.➦ Book your hotel room by April 8 to get your discounted group rate! Connect…

Heavy departure traffic volume heading southbound durning the winter months typically triggers increased departure gate restrictions.  In order to minimize the associated impacts, operators are advised to consider alternative routes to these southerly destinations. For example, operators planning to depart KTEB for Florida destinations typically file over WHITE intersection. However, this gate also accommodates traffic…

The ILS or LOC Rwy 6 has been replaced with the ILS Z or LOC Z RWY 6. Please note the new elements/requirements and differences from the old IAP, to include: The following charts (new and old) are for reference and not for navigation:

The FAA’s newly published Safety Alert for Pilots (SAFO) 23005 is directed at those who use controller-pilot datalink communications (CPDLC) to ensure that all parts of a clearance are appropriately loaded into the flight management system before departing. It also helps to ensure that the proper clearance is followed. The document reminds operators that certain clearances require…

In September 2021, Honeywell reached out to TUG to discuss the possibility of developing a procedure that would provide lateral and vertical guidance using RF legs to aircraft cleared for the ILS Z 6 Circle Rwy 1. Thus began an extensive collaboration through all stages of development involving TUG’s subject matter expertise and coordination with…

The FAA recently approved two new VFR waypoints that will assist pilots in visually executing the circling portion of the KTEB ILS 6 Circle Rwy 1. These waypoints are intended to be drawn from FMS databases to enhance pilot situational awareness. Honeywell agreed to a TUG request to publish these VFR waypoints in all generic…