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International Flight Inspection Symposium

International Flight Inspection Symposium. June 24, 2008. James H. Washington Vice President, Acquisition and Business Services. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Flight Inspection must stay ahead of the growth and changes in global aviation.

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International Flight Inspection Symposium

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  1. International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 James H. Washington Vice President,Acquisition and Business Services Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

  2. Flight Inspection must stay ahead of the growth and changes in global aviation. • FAA is transitioning to the Next Generation Air Transportation System. • FAA has a new, proactive approach to safety. • Global civil aviation is growing.

  3. Moving to NextGen: Aviation Forecast • 2016: One billion passengers expected. • 2016: 18% increase in domestic traffic.

  4. Moving to NextGen: Aviation Forecast • High-tech data link pilotless aircraft are a reality today. • By 2015: 11,000 new Unmanned Aircraft Systems will be built.

  5. Moving to NextGen: Aviation Forecast • Very light Jets: • 2020: over 5000. • Commercial Space in 2010: • Branson has 200 tickets sold already. • Plans 2 flights / day.

  6. Current U.S. System Can’t Handle Growth • Ground-based • Human-centric with limited automation • Single channel voice control • Aging infrastructure Airport Traffic Control (ATCT) System Radar Navigational aids Air/Ground Communications Airport Landing, Weather, Lighting

  7. Current U.S. System Can’t Handle Growth • Studies show the current system can’t accommodate 2016 traffic levels. • Without improvements, delays could increase 400% by 2016.

  8. Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) • Transformation of the National Airspace System • Goal is to: • Further enhance safety • Increase air traffic capacity • Strengthen Homeland security • Protect the environment

  9. NextGen Transformation Capabilities • Satellite Navigation and Control • Voice and Data Communication • Improved Weather Forecasting Ability

  10. NextGen Capabilities, con’t. • Common Situational Awareness • Sharing of decision making between ground and cockpit • Network enabled real-time information sharing

  11. NextGen: Performance-based Navigation • Area Navigation • Allows for more direct and precise flight paths. • Cuts ground delays and miles flown. • Required Navigation Performance • Allows flexible approach procedures with reduced minima. • Can enable closer route spacing. Atlanta: Post RNAV Implementation Post RNAV Implementation, Atlanta

  12. Satellite-based Surveillance: Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) • 1 second update vs.12 seconds for radar • Improved surveillance in mountainous areas • Allows for more efficient aircraft separation

  13. Gulf of Mexico: Current Conditions

  14. Gulf of Mexico: ADS-B Enabled

  15. Net-Centric Operations and Data Communications • System Wide Information Management (SWIM) allows all users to see a common picture of the NAS. • Data Communications enables less tactical decision planning and coordinating.

  16. NextGen Benefits • Reduced delays and gridlock. • Reduced fuel usage and emissions. • Many more flights can be accommodated.

  17. Challenges: Space Weather • Space Weather can impair satellite-based systems. • How can we mitigate this impairment?

  18. FAA is Committed to Safety Management System (SMS) • Proactive, integrated approach to safety. • Changes to the NAS must have risk mitigation • Effective Flight Inspection is a key part of SMS. Manage Risk Safety Policy Safety Promotion Safety Assurance

  19. Global Aviation is Growing, therefore … • Global safety efforts, including flight inspection, are a necessity. • FAA is proud to work with international partners on global safety efforts.

  20. Global Safety: Challenge to you • ICASC can have a large impact in global safety. • Refresh your Charter • Seek ICAO affiliation

  21. International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 James H. Washington Vice President,Acquisition and Business Services Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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