Have the A388 and B748 been designated as a Super Heavy (/J) wake turbulence category, or should we continue filing them as Heavy (H/)?
The Airbus 380-800 (A388) is still classified in the Heavy Wake Turbulence Category (WTC), indicator (/H). The FAA is aware of discussions about the “Super” WTC, but the official ICAO publication (Doc 8643, Aircraft Type Designators) has not been amended to reflect this change. ICAO guidance has indicated that the “/J” will be used to describe this new WTC, which presently applies only to the Airbus 380-800. There is speculation that it may also include aircraft such as the Boeing 747-8 in the future. Please continue to refer to ICAO Document 8643 for any updates of WTC descriptions and appropriate aircraft type designators at: http://www.icao.int/anb/ais/8643/index.
The Airbus 380-800 (A388) is still classified in the Heavy Wake Turbulence Category (WTC), indicator (/H). The FAA is aware of discussions about the “Super” WTC, but the official ICAO publication (Doc 8643, Aircraft Type Designators) has not been amended to reflect this change. ICAO guidance has indicated that the “/J” will be used to describe this new WTC, which presently applies only to the Airbus 380-800. There is speculation that it may also include aircraft such as the Boeing 747-8 in the future.
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