NextGen

Navy sees upcoming NGEN contract as opportunity to ‘rip and replace’ NMCI’s fundamental architecture

The Navy wants to use its multibillion dollar NGEN recompetition to reenginner its networks for more cloud-like services.

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In this photo taken Sept. 27, 2016, the Dulles International Airport Air Traffic Control Tower is seen from the door of a Boeing 777 aircraft in Sterling, Va. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) isn't prepared to handle major air traffic control outages despite promises to update contingency plans made after extended disruptions in 2014 and 2015, a government watchdog said Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Privatization ‘clearing the runway’ for air traffic control, but unions worry turbulence ahead for FAA employees

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FAA cuts could trigger $20 billion blow to national economy

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Senators frustrated by FAA nominee’s lack of specifics about delayed safety provisions

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GAO’s recs to get FAA’s Next Gen back on track

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NextGen contest aims to make fed building green

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Randy Babbitt meets FAA goals with technology

The FAA is transitioning between the worlds of ground-based and satellite-based systems. We get an update from Administrator Babbitt.

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More efficient and faster air transportation system

The first flight using the Next Generation air transportation system took off this week. Learn about the flight and how the new technology will change…

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JPDO’s Karlin Toner explains progress on FAA’s NextGen system

House Transportation subcommittee asked for updates from program head, Transportation IG, and GAO.

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