AIRAC Release Time

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Hi team

Am I right in understanding that navigraph release new cycles on or before 0900 Zulu to align with the US?

Would there be any consideration for an earlier release to accommodate international users? i.e. I believe Europe update 00z, and go as far back as 16z (-1) in Australia.

Pilots don’t necessarily need to download early, or is there a way it can be released to different areas at different times?

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Hi…,

Typically, AIRACs are released around 0900Z on the release day. This is the most common switchover date worldwide, and we also have the majority of the team available if any issues are reported.

Cheers

Ian

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Hi Ian,

Thanks for your reply. Apart from North America (e.g. US and Canada), which other countries worldwide switchover at 0900z?

Cheers

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I was thinking about the operational changes in the very large USA and Canada operations.

As I said, it is also a function of our support team’s timing.

Cheers

Ian