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7.4 - Discussion: Video Analysis: FAA Gate to Gate - NextGen Explained

Whether you're flying in an airliner or piloting your own private airplane, you may feel you're getting more than your share of flight delays. Delays are mounting as air traffic increases, particularly in the United States. A big part of the problem is that the U.S. air traffic control system is based on ground-based radar technology that is increasingly incapable of handling the growing volume of traffic — particularly in bad weather. But relief is on the way – new navigation, communication and display technologies are being installed in the flight decks of today's airliners and business aircraft to help solve the problem. These technologies help pilots fly their aircraft more efficiently and safely and help controllers keep flights on time.

The FAA's Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) will use satellite communications instead of radar. By 2020, all U.S. aircraft will be required to have equipment that uses the system.

Gate to Gate - NextGen Explained (YouTube - 4:00) (Links to an external site.)

If the link does not work, type into YouTube the following “Gate to Gate: NextGen Explained”.

Please post a brief synopsis of the video and how it pertains to our MGMT 203 course. What are some main points that you found interesting. Please provide an opponent or proponent view of NextGen.

Constructive Dialog: Read your classmates' responses and then choose at least one to provide some constructive commentary.