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CAA Mode S Phase 2 Transponder Consultation - June 2008

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The CAA Mode S Phase 2 Transponder Consultation has now closed, and the final response of the BHPA Airspace Panel can be downloaded here.

For the moment all we can do is hope that our continuing input has a positive influence on the final outcome of this consultation process. Further information will be posted as and when it becomes available.

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