AOPA and ATC Privatization

On Sat, 06 Sep 2003 15:09:04 GMT, "Chip Jones"
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What "technology?"


"New air traffic management technologies abound..."



http://www.boeing.com/atm/bold/index.html
Air Traffic Management
Bold Approach


Introduction to Boeing Concept: Comprehensive Change

Boeing takes an uncommon approach to air traffic management. New air
traffic management technologies abound, and some of them are being
pilot-tested at airports and on airplanes today. On closer scrutiny,
however, these technology-driven solutions do not revolutionize the
air traffic system on a global scale. Boeing not only will integrate
all the discrete elements of an entire airspace system to achieve
lasting results, but we have the resources, intellectual property and
large-scale integration expertise to implement programs of this scope.
The objectives of the program are to:


Make flying even safer and more secure.

The concept will support real-time detection, response and consequence
management using a highly integrated global system perspective to
coordinate strategies among the many public and private stakeholders
when threats emerge.


Increase capacity, even as air traffic levels rise.

More accurate forecasts of traffic volume, real-time flight replanning
and tools for fast-forward simulation of system flows to evaluate
potential consequences of changes to a flight plan or traffic flow
will all help increase capacity.


Dramatically reduce congestion and delays.

Air traffic managers will use far more accurate aircraft monitoring to
alleviate congestion around crowded airports at peak times. New
procedures, tools and airspace design will enhance safety factors
while permitting closer minimum spacing than is possible today using
ground-based radar equipment.


Keep aviation affordable and accessible for commercial, military,
business and general aviation operators.

Equipage costs and airspace design will have a substantial effect on
user access to the aviation system. Boeing is working with major
stakeholders, including noncommercial operators, to define overall
system requirements.

See the graphic for an illustration of the envisioned system.

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