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Here in Washington, a steady drip of commentary about the air traffic control system and airline avionics is making it obvious that the government is making plans to pay for the upgrade needed by the airlines to access the next generation of air traffic control.
While much of the ground-based system can handle advanced controlling and [...]
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The airlines have a lot to be thankful about these days. Though airline executives are moaning, airline workers are groaning and passengers are more vocal than ever with their complaints, it could be worse. Here are 12 things that the airlines can be thankful for in 2009. Some issues are good for both the airlines and the passengers, however, it is the passengers who are still getting the short end of the stick.
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Here is a quick video voyage that takes us from the air traffic control screens, to a German paintshop finishing the latest A380’s paint job, to Tightwad, Missouri and finally to the newest web visit to Vatican City by Rick Steves.
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In a report released Monday, the Department of Transportation Inspector General stated that Southern California’s Terminal Radar Approach Control Facility (TRACON) relies heavily on inexperienced trainees as well as Northern California’s TRACON near Sacramento.
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Inside an understaffed air traffic control tower, the state of in-flight broadband connectivity, and the lowdown on those new whole-body scanners.
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Despite bickering between the FAA, airlines and air traffic control unions, a first step is being taken to test one of the key components of the envisioned Next Generation (NextGen) ATC system. Those initial tests are taking place in Florida focused on the Miami airspace.
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Long on-board delays. Perfect fodder for yellow journalists and for government officials looking for easy causes to help with reelection. But they are not the right focus for those hoping to convince government officials to fix our ailing national Air Traffic Control (ATC) system.
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The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) recently asked the two presidential candidates about air traffic control plans and general aviation. As might be expected, John McCain, who actually knows how to fly a plane, and Barack Obama, who has only flown on planes piloted by others have different points of view.
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