FAA Allows Taxpayers to Track Progress on $12.5B ATC Upgrades
Agency cites lack of transparency for undermining previous modernization efforts such as NextGen.
Agency cites lack of transparency for undermining previous modernization efforts such as NextGen.
Three-day campaign sees Beta’s CX300 fly into Orlando International Airport (KMCO).
Agency’s latest action to address a long-standing shortage would tap into a pool of privately managed air traffic controllers.
Miami Executive (KTMB), Miami International (KMIA), and other facilities will take part in the pilot program.
Group representing the nation’s air traffic controllers states it had no say in the agency’s reduction of staffing targets.
Anduril U.K., BAE Systems, Tekever, and Thales U.K. will compete for final contracts.
Funding will replace eight towers and terminal radar approach control (TRACON) facilities and upgrade 41 contract towers.
Launch window for Starship’s first flight in its upgraded Version 3 configuration opens Tuesday evening.
Early integrations will focus on commercial cargo aircraft before expanding to other large models.
Astronauts enter a moon vehicle while in Earth orbit.