National Airspace System: FAA Reauthorization Issues are Critical to System Transformation and Operations
Author | : Gerald L. Dillingham |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 17 |
Release | : 2009-05-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781437913217 |
ISBN-13 | : 1437913210 |
Rating | : 4/5 (210 Downloads) |
Download or read book National Airspace System: FAA Reauthorization Issues are Critical to System Transformation and Operations written by Gerald L. Dillingham and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses six issues that are important in reauthorizing FAA programs: (1) Ensuring the safe and efficient transformation to the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen); (2) Strengthening oversight of aviation safety: Incomplete and inaccurate safety data jeopardize FAA's implementation of a new safety management approach; (3) Reducing congestion and providing access to the national airspace system; (4) Addressing aviation's impact on the environment, including noise, emissions, and other pollutants; (5) Ensuring a sufficient, trained workforce; and (6) Ensuring timely reauthorization of FAA programs. Charts and tables.