Air Traffic Management

The air traffic management system provides safe navigation for U.S. aircraft. The basic design elements of the system have not changed significantly since its inception in the 1950s. To meet future demand, maintain safety and avert gridlock, the nation must deploy new technology, modernize procedures, add capacity and increase productivity. ATA is committed to a safe and efficient transition to a next-generation air traffic management system (NextGen). This section includes ATC-related information of interest to the airline industry.

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FAA Announces Electronic Roll-Out of N.Y. Area Delay Reduction Plan - Beta Portal Sight
The FAA has announced the electronic roll-out of the N.Y. Area Delay Reduction Plan

FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center
The mission of the FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center is to balance air traffic demand with system capacity in the National Airspace System (NAS).

FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center - ATA Desk
The ATA Desk at the FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center in Herndon, Virginia, represents ATA members' daily operational concerns by recommending strategic and tactical solutions to mitigate system constraints in the National Airspace System.

System Capacity and Demand
Key sources of information to enhance the performance of the nation's aviation infrastructure

FAA Produced NextGen Video
FAA produced a NextGen video that tracks how the same flight would be handled with the current ATC system versus modernized airspace management system.

Useful Links
Links to government and industry resources related to air traffic control.

Fuel Efficiency of the U.S. Airlines(04/24/2010)
Continuing the industry's track record will require reforming ATC systems

FAA NextGen Fact Sheet(04/23/2010)
The Next Generation Air Transportation System, or NextGen, is the transformation of the radar-based air traffic control system of today to a satellite-based system of the future.

Tailored Arrivals (TAs)(04/23/2010)
TAs are generated by ATM computers and consider local traffic, weather, terrain, noise restrictions, and the aircraft's own capabilities to obtain an optimal route and an exact touchdown time for arriving aircraft.

ATA Letter to Senate Aviation Leadership on the Passage of FAA Reauthorization(03/26/2010)
ATA CEO Jim May thanks Chairmans Rockefeller and Dorgan, and Ranking Members Hutchison and DeMint, for their leadership in this week's passage of the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization.

ATA Testimony by President and CEO Jim May Before House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, Urban Development and Related Agencies on Aviation Stakeholder Priorities for Maintaining a Safe and Viable Aviation System(03/18/2010)
ATA testifies before the House Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee to bring members up-to-date on the airline industry including: changes in industry dynamics, priorities and challenges, and what committee leadership can do to help the industry.

ATA Letter to Senate Transportation Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee on NextGen Funding(11/06/2009)
ATA writes the leadership of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee on the upcoming 2010 Transportation Appropriations bills.

ATA Letter to House Transportation Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee on NextGen Funding(11/06/2009)
ATA writes the leadership of the House Appropriations Committee, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee on the upcoming 2010 Transportation Appropriations bills.

ATA Testimony by CEO Jim May before the House T&I Aviation Subcommittee on NextGen(10/28/2009)
ATA and the airline industry commend the NextGen Task Force for laying out specific areas for FAA to focus on to ensure the benefits of modernization are realized.

Coalition Letter to Chairman Murray on NextGen Implementation(09/18/2009)
The aviation industry greatly appreciates Chairman Murray’s support regarding the acceleration of Next Gen implementation. However, given the financial state of the industry, purchasing additional equipage is not feasible. Therefore, this coalition...

ATA Testimony by EVP and COO John Meenan before the House T&I Aviation Subcommittee on Emergency Contingency Planning and the Outlook for Summer Travel(05/20/2009)
The airline industry is committed to good customer service- and proves that commitment millions of times each day.

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