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Inside the FAA’s Push to Modernise NOTAMs by September

Finlay Shaw
Last updated: 22 April 2025 09:40
By Finlay Shaw 4 Min Read
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FAA Announces September Launch for Upgraded NOTAM System © Tom Fisk
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that its long-awaited overhaul of the Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system is on track to go live this September—a significant step towards replacing the agency’s outdated and failure-prone infrastructure.

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A NOTAM’s role is to inform about temporary changes or hazards © Wayne Jackson

What the FAA’s New NOTAM System Means for Pilots and Airlines

A statement released on 21 April stated that the FAA’s technology partner, CGI Federal, is currently working to deliver the upgraded NOTAM Modernisation Service by July 2025. This puts the agency in a position to introduce the fully operational platform by September, significantly ahead of previous expectations.

While the FAA has not publicly confirmed when the rollout was originally scheduled, documentation and past testimony suggest that September 2025 has long been the target. Former acting administrator Billy Nolen referenced this timeline during Senate hearings in 2023, and a 2024 internal report reaffirmed the same goal.

The urgency of the new NOTAM system stems from the lack of reliability building upon the one in place. The current system depends in part on software developed over three decades ago. The setup comprises two systems: a legacy platform for issuing NOTAMs officially and a more modern, albeit unofficial, distribution system.

The U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy clearly reveals their doubt in the system in the statement:

“The Notice to Airmen system is deeply outdated and showing serious cracks,”

They go on:

“Over the last few years, we’ve seen multiple system outages ground regional air travel, create extensive delays, and otherwise ruin the flying experience for the American people. It’s time our technology enters the 21st Century. NOTAM modernisation is the first step as we work to deliver an all-new air traffic control system that makes air travel safer and more efficient.”

Recent years have seen a number of high-profile failures. In January 2023, over 11,000 flights were impacted after a contractor accidentally deleted critical files while working on a backup database. Additional outages occurred in both February and March this year.

With the modernised NOTAM service now entering its final development stages, the aviation sector is watching closely, hopeful that the new system will bring much-needed reliability and clarity to a critical part of flight operations.

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The system’s name was officially changed in 2021 from “Notice to Airmen” to “Notice to Air Missions” in a push towards more inclusive language. However, earlier this year, under the administration of President Donald Trump, the FAA reverted to the original terminology © Masood Aslami

What Does This Mean for Passengers?

Although a new NOTAM system might sound like just another bit of behind-the-scenes technology, it can have a real impact on your flying experience as it may incur some big changes for airlines (Don’t worry, most of these are positive!).

As a result of the new system being more clear for pilots to understand, should lead to fewer last-minute delays, fewer unexpected gate changes, and fewer headlines about flight cancellations due to “system outages”.

This should help keep flights on time and make the whole experience more enjoyable for the passenger.

It’s all part of the FAA’s push to bring one of the most important—but least glamorous—parts of aviation into the modern era.

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The new system should benefit all involved in the air travel process © LT Chan

What do you think about the new NOTAM? Let us know below!

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Finlay Shaw
By Finlay Shaw
Aviation Reporter - With a passion for exploring the skies through the lens of storytelling. Currently a student of Film and Broadcast Production, Finlay intends to bring a unique blend of technical expertise and creative insight to writing.
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