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New Runways Open at Three Major Airports
November 20 – New runways now open at Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare, and Seattle-Tacoma International airports will increase capacity and the number of flights and reduce delays.
Flights Expand in Alaska
November 14 – Aircraft equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) in Alaska can now fly more direct, efficient routes in areas lacking radar coverage.
Flight Restrictions in Place During GS20 Summit
November 7 – Temporary flight restrictions will be in place in the Washington, DC, area during the GS20 Summit on November 14-15, 2008.
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Vertical Guidance Approach Procedures Outnumber Instrument Landing System Approaches
November 6 – The agency passed a key milestone in its transition from a ground-based navigation infrastructure to a satellite-based infrastructure.
Avionics Companies Selected to Accelerate NextGen Technology
November 3 – Agreements totaling $9 million were signed with Honeywell and Aviation Communications and Surveillance Systems to test and develop technology that detects and alerts pilots of potential safety issues.
Commercial Space Transportation Releases Quarterly Report
November 3 – The 4th Quarter Launch Report offers information on worldwide commercial, civil, and military orbital and commercial suborbital space launch events and highlights commercial launch activities.
