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Next. Gen Next Generation Air Transportation System National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Technical Summit November 4, 2010 Federal Aviation Administration

Aviation’s Impact on the U. S. Economy Drives the Importance of Next. Gen • 12 Million Jobs • 5. 6% of GDP • $1. 3 Trillion in Economic Activity Federal Aviation Administration 2

Reducing Environmental Impact A Top Focus Federal Aviation Administration 3

Our Mission is Safety Federal Aviation Administration SAFETY IS OUR PASSION. We work so all air and space travelers arrive safely at their destinations. * * From FAA’s values statement Federal Aviation Administration 4

Efficiency and Throughput Federal Aviation Administration 5

Next. Gen Implementation Plan • Detailed overview of the Mid-Term Next. Gen operating environment • Describes the system of 2018 • Greater emphasis on existing technologies and procedures • Focus on dependencies and progress of transformational programs • Published March 8, 2010 FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Federal Aviation Administration 6 6

Maintaining Consensus Around Individual Stakeholder Interests OTHER STAKEHOLDERS CONGRESS COMMUNITIES ADMINISTRATION -DOT -Do. D -DHS -Whitehouse -Do. C -NASA AIRPORTS A Dynamic Environment for Next. Gen GAO MANUFACTURERS INSPECTOR GENERAL OPERATORS LABOR FAA -HQ -Field INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS Federal Aviation Administration 7

What Does The System Look Like in 2018? Gate-to-Gate Federal Aviation Administration 8

Next. Gen: Delivering safety, capacity, efficiency & environmental stewardship Today’s National Airspace System Ground-based Navigation and Surveillance Air Traffic Control Communications By Voice Disconnected Information Systems Cognitive-Based Air Traffic “Control” Fragmented Weather Forecasting Airport Operations Limited By Visibility Conditions Forensic Safety Systems Focus on major airports Inefficient routes & fuel consumption Next. Gen Satellite-based Navigation and Surveillance Routine Information Sent Digitally Information More Readily Accessible Decision Support Tools Forecasts Embedded into Decisions Operations Continue Into Lower Visibility Conditions Prognostic Safety Systems Focus on metropolitan areas Shorter flight paths/ fuel saving procedures; alternative fuels; reduced noise Federal Aviation Administration 9

Next. Gen Weather Integration Concept Met Community Thresholds/Behavior • Observations • Reports • Sensors For Discussion Only State of the Atmosphere al rn e t Ex ct sers e r U Di Primary: Weather Translation* Translation to Aviation Constraints Next. Gen 4 D Wx Cube/SAS State of the NAS ATM Aviation Standards ATM Impact** Conversion to Operational NAS Impact ATM Decision Making*** Impact Mitigation Options Direct FAA Users * Translation of weather data into characterization of potential NAS constraint(s). NWS ATM Community Research Community & Components FAA Met ** Conversion of potential NAS constraint into specific NAS impact(s). ***DSTs use specific NAS impact to develop strategic/ tactical TFM strategies. FAA ATM

Next. Gen is more than just a… • Single project… It is the integration of many projects, concepts, and technologies. • Program plan… It is the integration of many program plans, some new and some ongoing, to deliver new service capabilities to meet increasing needs. • New system… It is the integration of – – – new systems, new procedures, new aircraft performance capabilities, renewable fuels, new supporting infrastructure, and a new way to do business • as the Air Transportation System. Federal Aviation Administration 11

Next. Gen Capabilities – Broad Ranging for Broad Benefits New Infrastructure & Procedures Aircraft New Safety Tools (e. g. ASIAS) Air Traffic Control Increased Efficiency, Safety, Security, and Environmental Performance Airports New Security Tools (SITS) New Environmental Tools (e. g. , CLEEN, Alt. Fuels) Federal Aviation Administration 12

Delivering Benefits Today & Tomorrow $22 B in benefits Federal Aviation Administration 13

Keep Informed: www. faa. gov/nextgen Overviews News Videos Interactive Map And more… Federal Aviation Administration 14

Federal Aviation Administration For more Next. Gen information please visit www. faa. gov/nextgen Thank you!