More Notes from Reno …
… showing where some focus will be in the year ahead, as the industry reevaluates how the system is funded. Notably, FAA acting Associate Administrator for Airports Kate Lang, speaking on the business of airports, says, “Airports would like more control, and I hear your voice.”
Later this month, the DOT Inspector General’s office will release a study on how emergency monies were distributed and spent in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. It could be revealing on setting priorities and mechanisms in the future.
And, a session that included reps from the I.G.’s office and the Government Accountability Office indicate where their attention will be focused in the next year – barring, of course, additional direction from Congress. The I.G. is studying runway incursions, including Chicago Midway/Southwest; improvements to the national airspace system; inactive AIP grants; AIP prioritization; how set-asides are being used; ATC modernization and controller staffing; and, who is using the system and how they’re using it.
At the GAO, upcoming studies include: the impact of very light jets (VLJs); the Airbus A380; runway safety; air ambulance safety; and, ATC modernization.
John - Thank you for your information runway safety/ incursions. The Operational Concept for our Autonomous Runway Incursion Prevention System (ARIPS) is currently being evaluated by the FAA. We are therefore interested in the I.G.’s study of runway incursions and the upcoming GAO study of runway safety. We desire to make the I.G. and GAO aware of our simple, low cost, and effective solution. Please provide details as to how we might get in touch with the appropriate study managers. Thank you. Victor J. Norris, Jr. (410-465-1078)
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