Source: UK's 'Airliner World' magazine Dec 2014;
The US FAA has sent a plan to the US Congress to accelerate the implementation of the satellite-based NextGen air traffic control (ATC) system, which had been criticised by members of Congress and US airlines for being rolled out too slowly and at too high a cost.
The FAA said that collaboration with the NextGen Advisory Committee, which includes representatives from airlines, airports, aerospace manufacturers and employee unions, has enabled it to develop a plan to speed implementation of "high priority, high readiness NextGen initiatives" over the next three years.
The new procedures will be instigated at 36 airports "to increase airport efficiency and reduce flight delays," according to a FAA spokesman. "We plan to deploy satellite-based navigation procedures [dubbed Performance-Based Navigation] at three key metropolitan areas- northern California, Atlanta and Charlotte- to provide more direct flight paths, improved airport arrival rates, enhanced controller productivity, increased safety due to repeatable and predictable flight paths, fuel savings and a reduction in aviation's environmental impact."
Once again apologies for not being able to provide a link. My only connection with Airliner World magazine is as a subscriber.
Regards,
Gregg
The US FAA has sent a plan to the US Congress to accelerate the implementation of the satellite-based NextGen air traffic control (ATC) system, which had been criticised by members of Congress and US airlines for being rolled out too slowly and at too high a cost.
The FAA said that collaboration with the NextGen Advisory Committee, which includes representatives from airlines, airports, aerospace manufacturers and employee unions, has enabled it to develop a plan to speed implementation of "high priority, high readiness NextGen initiatives" over the next three years.
The new procedures will be instigated at 36 airports "to increase airport efficiency and reduce flight delays," according to a FAA spokesman. "We plan to deploy satellite-based navigation procedures [dubbed Performance-Based Navigation] at three key metropolitan areas- northern California, Atlanta and Charlotte- to provide more direct flight paths, improved airport arrival rates, enhanced controller productivity, increased safety due to repeatable and predictable flight paths, fuel savings and a reduction in aviation's environmental impact."
Once again apologies for not being able to provide a link. My only connection with Airliner World magazine is as a subscriber.
Regards,
Gregg