Abstract:The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and industry are moving towards a more flexible, user orientated air traffic control system. The question is: does this point to a natural evolution or revolution in the world ofthe air traffic controller? The National Airspace System (NAS) is, by all accounts the safest in the world. How will we sustain this record of performance with increased flexibility and user involvement? How will controllers and pilots react to a new more dynamic paradigm? Is the current state … Show more
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