"Chip Jones" wrote in message
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"Mike Rapoport" wrote in message
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The drive to lower cost, presumably through technology, would result in
fewer controller positions.


Theoretically, but how can you lower cost while you are trying to invent
and
implement technology to replace human beings? Those of us on the inside
know that "technology" isn't forthcoming that is going to replace us.
What
"technology?"

The same technology airplanes use now, Chip. The airborn portion of the
system is some of the most advanced technology in the world and the other is
trapped in the 1950's.

Costs will be lowered by reducing ATC induced delays and cancellations.