FAA Introduces Groundbreaking NOTAM System, Replacing Decades-Old Technology
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has triumphantly initiated the first phase of its innovative Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) Management Service, signifying a substantial advancement in aviation technology modernization. This new cloud-based system commenced operations on September 29, 2025, superseding infrastructure that has been operational since the 1980s.
U.S. Transportation Secretary, Sean P. Duffy, declared that the modernized system was implemented months ahead of schedule. He hailed it as evidence of the administration’s dedication to ushering aviation into the 21st century. The revamped NOTAM Management Service (NMS) boasts a user-friendly interface that facilitates near-real-time data exchange, effectively addressing long-standing pilot grievances about the former system’s intricacy and recurrent outages.
The complete transition to the unified NOTAM service is slated for late Spring 2026. At this time, over 12,000 users globally will be transitioned to the new system. The modernization initiative was expedited following a nationwide ground stop in January 2023, which was triggered by system failures that delayed in excess of 11,000 flights.
Source: FAA Newsroom