The Federal Aviation Administration is improving the safety and efficiency of air travel by moving from a ground-based air-traffic control system that uses radar, to one based on satellite navigation and digital communications.
The NextGen program had a budget of $14 billion through 2022. In recent years, FAA has had mixed success in meeting program milestones, largely due to delays from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Publisher: | Government Accountability Office (GAO) |
Published: | November 9, 2023 |
License: | Public Domain |