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when it is certain a CPDLC uplink was not successfully delivered to the flight. Longer term network solutions are on track for late spring 2020 that will implement a "Deliver By" time that will be specified in each CPDLC uplink sent by a controller. This will ensure that an uplink is not transmitted by the network later than operationally acceptable. Tracking of avionics updates continues. Avionics manufactures have been working with L3Harris and the operational data collected by keysites ZKC and ZID to develop even more improvements in future software updates. These updates will ensure aircraft make smoother connection transitions between network ground stations to further increase the successful delivery of CPDLC messages between the controllers and the flight crews. The two avionics updates with the largest impact to CPDLC eligible fleets are the Honeywell 523 CMU update and the Collins Core 16 CMU update. The Honeywell update is expected to finalize certification later this fall and the Core 16 update is expected in early March next year. Local Cadre training has begun at our third En route facility, ZDC. ZDC is on track to begin workforce training this fall. ZNY and ZBW will be the next two facilities and are on track to start their training later this fall. The National User Team has completed their first round of operational demonstrations of En route CPDLC Full-Service functionalities. Full Services will be the second phase of En route CPLDC allowing the controller to uplink block altitude assignments, allow flight crews to request full route clearances, arrival procedure changes and weather deviations, allow a controller to display a flight crew requested route on the R and D position, allow controllers to uplink holding instructions and also allow controllers to compose advisory text uplinks. Additional demonstrations are being scheduled next year to demonstrate the new Route Menu that will be available on the Radar Position display as well as CPDLC speed clearances. I would like recognize Julio Henriques, Beverly Cook, and Chad Geyer. Their relentless hard work and unwavering dedication demonstrated throughout their careers has not only improved the lives and professions of the controller workforce but have also enhanced the safety of the National Airspace System. They have truly been personal inspirations and I wish them all the best in their well-deserved retirements. ENTERPRISE-INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM (E-IDS) Amanda Richardson (ZOA) is the Article 114 Rep for E-IDS work. Her report is below: Background (as always, this information is provided for anyone unfamiliar with E-IDS): The E-IDS project aims to replace all existing IDSs in the NAS, providing the Agency with one enterprise solution across facility types. While some customization is necessary and should be available, one system will reduce overall costs for upkeep and training and resolve the upcoming end-of-life issues we have with our current IDSs in the field (IDS-4, ERIDS, etc.). Current domains without an IDS will also be addressed (Oceanic, Alaska FSS, etc.). The project is working through the vendor bid process, with

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• RUNWAY SAFETY
• Bridget Singratanakul (Gee) (DFW) is NATCA's Runway Safety Action Team (RSAT) Rep. She also serves as the Article 114 Rep to the Runway Status Lights (RWSL) Program. Her report is below:
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• o Phase 2 - Lighting computer replaced. JAI was scheduled for August 2018, and ORD for September 2019.
• o Phase 4 - Planned IOC date was June 2019. All testing checked out well, however there was still more construction work being completed on the airfield. The system is online, but the additional arrays were not available until June.