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NextGen Program Falls Significantly Short Report Finds
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) NextGen program, launched in 2003 to revolutionize America’s air traffic control system, has fallen dramatically short of its promised transformation, according to a new report from the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) released on Wednesday. The OIG report details that after more than two decades and an estimated $36 billion investment, the program has delivered only about 16 percent of its expected benefits. “Overall,… (avweb.com) More...
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A retired Controller of 35+ years, I certainly welcome the current effort to revitalize the ATC system. However don't be mislead by all the hoopla. The system is not as antiquated as the politicians (both sides) and media would have you believe. It is often determined the tried and true methods are safer and more efficient than newer technologies; e.g. paper Flight Progress Strips and gravity drop tubes (when possible) are far more efficient than computer aided methods of coordination. Reminds me of the adage, it is not the golf club, but the Golfer.
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As a retired FAA employee with 35+ years as well as a technician, computer systems analyst, program manager and safety professional I agree.
So what makes the FAA think it can do a better job this go-round?
Program Falls short;
Is it any wonder? Most of the funds likely went towards DEI rubbish & tranny's in the tower. Thanks Biden & Buttigege.
Let's fix it!
Is it any wonder? Most of the funds likely went towards DEI rubbish & tranny's in the tower. Thanks Biden & Buttigege.
Let's fix it!
