First phase of NOTAM system overhaul completed a year ahead of schedule

The FAA has announced that the first phase of the Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) system overhaul has been completed The new NOTAM service launched on Sept. 29 for early-adopting stakeholders. This first phase was meant to establish a framework and test the new service. The current NOTAM service has been around since 1985 and has experienced multiple outages in recent years, including a full NOTAM shutdown in January 2023 that grounded flights nationwide. The DOT claims that the new system will enable near-real-time data exchange, facilitating efficient data flows and improved stakeholder collaboration. "The last administration handed us a 40-year-old aviation alert system on the verge of complete collapse," said DOT Secretary Sean P. Duffy. "Instead of waiting for another nationwide ground stop, we moved at the Speed of Trump to build a brand new, modern system — and we did it years ahead of schedule. Successfully completing Phase One of the NOTAM transition is just another example of how the Trump Administration is tackling the toughest challenges and delivering results." The DOT said it would take until late 2027 to complete phase one of the transition, but the FAA was able to shut down the legacy US NOTAM System (USNS) and move it into the cloud in April 2026, with thousands of users transitioning to the system. The next phase will involve the FAA shutting down another legacy system, the Federal NOTAM Service (FNS). It is now planned to begin later in 2026. The new NOTAM Management Service will then act as the single authoritative source for all NOTAMs. RELATED STORIES: FAA plans to switch to new NOTAM system on April 18 FAA begins first phase of NOTAM service for early adopter stakeholders The Weather Company launches smart aviation NOTAMS to streamline operations "Our transition to this state-of-the-art NOTAM system strengthens safety and reliability across the National Airspace System," said FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. "We are focused on building a modern aviation system for the future - one that is resilient, efficient, and capable of meeting the demands of the world's busiest airspace."