The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) ability to successfully implement its revolutionary satellite-based Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is threatened by the lack of a detailed plan and measurable goals, the air carrier's reluctance to equip aircraft and questions over who ultimately is in charge of the multibillion dollar project, according to witnesses who testified at a House Transportation subcommittee hearing last week. The Government Accountability Office's Gerald Dillingham said the FAA has made progress in planning for and developing…
Lawmakers Concerned over NextGen Risks
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