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Using Data Comm, tower air traffic controllers can send pilots of equipped aircraft departure clearance instructions to read, accept, and load into their flight management system with the push of a button. Messages also are sent to [[flight dispatcher]]s, giving everyone a shared awareness for faster reactions to changing circumstances, such as approaching thunderstorms. | Using Data Comm, tower air traffic controllers can send pilots of equipped aircraft departure clearance instructions to read, accept, and load into their flight management system with the push of a button. Messages also are sent to [[flight dispatcher]]s, giving everyone a shared awareness for faster reactions to changing circumstances, such as approaching thunderstorms. | ||
Data Comm saves aircraft time waiting to take off, particularly when routes change, which reduces fuel use and engine exhaust emissions. It lowers the chances of delays or cancellations when weather affects the flight route. Pilots and controllers also can spend more time on other critical tasks, which enhances safety.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailybreeze.com/general-news/20160624/lax-unveils-data-comm-aircraft-texting-system-designed-to-reduce-flight-delays|title=LAX unveils Data Comm aircraft texting system designed to reduce flight delays|date=June 24, 2016|access-date=September 18, 2021|archive-date=October 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005020526/http://www.dailybreeze.com/general-news/20160624/lax-unveils-data-comm-aircraft-texting-system-designed-to-reduce-flight-delays|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kutv.com/news/local/new-data-comm-reduces-wait-time-on-slc-runways|title=New Data Comm reduces wait time on SLC runways|first=Lisa|last=Nico|date=August 15, 2016|website=KUTV|access-date=September 18, 2021|archive-date=September 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210918152218/https://kutv.com/news/local/new-data-comm-reduces-wait-time-on-slc-runways|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.apnews.com/37d10b72c9b8402099c602afc0391f44/Pilots,-air-traffic-controllers-shifting-to-text-messaging|title=Pilots, air traffic controllers shifting to text messaging|website= | Data Comm saves aircraft time waiting to take off, particularly when routes change, which reduces fuel use and engine exhaust emissions. It lowers the chances of delays or cancellations when weather affects the flight route. Pilots and controllers also can spend more time on other critical tasks, which enhances safety.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailybreeze.com/general-news/20160624/lax-unveils-data-comm-aircraft-texting-system-designed-to-reduce-flight-delays|title=LAX unveils Data Comm aircraft texting system designed to reduce flight delays|date=June 24, 2016|access-date=September 18, 2021|archive-date=October 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005020526/http://www.dailybreeze.com/general-news/20160624/lax-unveils-data-comm-aircraft-texting-system-designed-to-reduce-flight-delays|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kutv.com/news/local/new-data-comm-reduces-wait-time-on-slc-runways|title=New Data Comm reduces wait time on SLC runways|first=Lisa|last=Nico|date=August 15, 2016|website=KUTV|access-date=September 18, 2021|archive-date=September 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210918152218/https://kutv.com/news/local/new-data-comm-reduces-wait-time-on-slc-runways|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.apnews.com/37d10b72c9b8402099c602afc0391f44/Pilots,-air-traffic-controllers-shifting-to-text-messaging|title=Pilots, air traffic controllers shifting to text messaging|website=Associated Press |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235508/https://www.apnews.com/37d10b72c9b8402099c602afc0391f44/Pilots,-air-traffic-controllers-shifting-to-text-messaging|archive-date=2018-01-19|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-ohare-pilot-texting-0930-biz-20160929-story.html|title=Pilots to start texting at O'Hare, Midway — but it's not what you think|first=Lauren|last=Zumbach|website=chicagotribune.com|date=29 September 2016|access-date=16 April 2020|archive-date=25 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125030429/https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-ohare-pilot-texting-0930-biz-20160929-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.startribune.com/faa-shows-off-new-air-traffic-communications-at-msp/419214164/|title=FAA shows off new air-traffic communications at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport|website=Star Tribune|date=12 April 2017 |access-date=2021-09-18|archive-date=2021-09-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210918152220/https://www.startribune.com/faa-shows-off-new-air-traffic-communications-at-msp/419214164/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amny.com/transit/nyc-flights-benefiting-from-new-text-based-tech-faa-says-1-13276922/|title=NYC flights benefiting from new text-based tech, FAA says {{pipe}} amNewYork|first=Vincent|last=Barone|website=www.amny.com|date=16 March 2017|access-date=18 September 2021|archive-date=18 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210918152232/https://www.amny.com/transit/nyc-flights-benefiting-from-new-text-based-tech-faa-says-1-13276922/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/pilot-text-messages-are-saving-you-from-flight-delays/|title=With Data Comm, pilots' texts are saving you from flight delays|first=Ben Fox|last=Rubin|website=CNET|access-date=2018-01-19|archive-date=2018-01-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235454/https://www.cnet.com/news/pilot-text-messages-are-saving-you-from-flight-delays/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2016-09-28/faa-accelerates-data-communications-roll-out-atc-towers|title=FAA Accelerates Data Communications Roll Out to ATC Towers|first=Bill|last=Carey|website=Aviation International News|access-date=2021-09-18|archive-date=2021-09-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210918152313/https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2016-09-28/faa-accelerates-data-communications-roll-out-atc-towers|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/09/27/airlines-flight-controllers-data-communications/91177576/|title=Less chat, more action for airlines, flight controllers|first=Bart|last=Jansen|website=USA Today|access-date=2018-01-29|archive-date=2018-01-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120125938/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/09/27/airlines-flight-controllers-data-communications/91177576/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://crankyflier.com/2016/06/28/a-demo-on-how-data-comm-is-going-to-make-flying-better/|title=A Demo On How Data Comm Is Going to Make Flying Better|date=June 28, 2016|access-date=September 18, 2021|archive-date=September 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210918152220/https://crankyflier.com/2016/06/28/a-demo-on-how-data-comm-is-going-to-make-flying-better/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/new-direct-digital-link-between-tower-and-cockpit-will-speed-planes-on-their-way/2016/09/27/50eb9ec8-843b-11e6-a3ef-f35afb41797f_story.html|title=New direct digital link between tower and cockpit will speed planes on their way|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|access-date=2018-01-19|archive-date=2018-01-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235415/https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/new-direct-digital-link-between-tower-and-cockpit-will-speed-planes-on-their-way/2016/09/27/50eb9ec8-843b-11e6-a3ef-f35afb41797f_story.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
The first part of the program, tower service, for 55 airports finished in 2016 more than two years ahead of schedule. Based on the initial success, airlines requested and the FAA approved in 2017 seven more airports to receive tower service to be completed by 2019. The first of these airports completed was Joint Base Andrews in November 2017.<ref name="auto12">{{Cite web |title=NextGen Update 2017 Data Communications |url=https://www.faa.gov/nextgen/update/progress_and_plans/data_comm/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150313110025/http://www.faa.gov/nextgen/update/progress_and_plans/data_comm/ |archive-date=2015-03-13}}</ref> The final airport was Van Nuys, which was completed in August 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2018 |title=Data Comm In the Operation |url=https://www.faa.gov/nextgen/how_nextgen_works/new_technology/data_comm/in_depth/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180908015636/https://www.faa.gov/nextgen/how_nextgen_works/new_technology/data_comm/in_depth/ |archive-date=2018-09-08}}</ref> In 2020, Cincinnati, Jacksonville, and Palm Beach were authorized to become the next three airports approved to operate Data Comm.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 21, 2021 |title=NextGen Advisory Committee NextGen Prorities Joint Implementation Plan CY2019–2022: 2021 Update |url=https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/2021-11/NACNextGenPrioritiesJointImplementationPlanCY2019-2022-2021Update.pdf |website=Federal Aviation Administration |access-date=December 10, 2021 |archive-date=December 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211210183646/https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/2021-11/NACNextGenPrioritiesJointImplementationPlanCY2019-2022-2021Update.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> Cincinnati started operating in 2021, and Jacksonville and Palm Beach began in 2022. | The first part of the program, tower service, for 55 airports finished in 2016 more than two years ahead of schedule. Based on the initial success, airlines requested and the FAA approved in 2017 seven more airports to receive tower service to be completed by 2019. The first of these airports completed was Joint Base Andrews in November 2017.<ref name="auto12">{{Cite web |title=NextGen Update 2017 Data Communications |url=https://www.faa.gov/nextgen/update/progress_and_plans/data_comm/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150313110025/http://www.faa.gov/nextgen/update/progress_and_plans/data_comm/ |archive-date=2015-03-13}}</ref> The final airport was Van Nuys, which was completed in August 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2018 |title=Data Comm In the Operation |url=https://www.faa.gov/nextgen/how_nextgen_works/new_technology/data_comm/in_depth/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180908015636/https://www.faa.gov/nextgen/how_nextgen_works/new_technology/data_comm/in_depth/ |archive-date=2018-09-08}}</ref> In 2020, Cincinnati, Jacksonville, and Palm Beach were authorized to become the next three airports approved to operate Data Comm.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 21, 2021 |title=NextGen Advisory Committee NextGen Prorities Joint Implementation Plan CY2019–2022: 2021 Update |url=https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/2021-11/NACNextGenPrioritiesJointImplementationPlanCY2019-2022-2021Update.pdf |website=Federal Aviation Administration |access-date=December 10, 2021 |archive-date=December 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211210183646/https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/2021-11/NACNextGenPrioritiesJointImplementationPlanCY2019-2022-2021Update.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> Cincinnati started operating in 2021, and Jacksonville and Palm Beach began in 2022. | ||
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The FAA established the Interagency Planning Office (IPO) in May 2014, and since then renamed the NextGen Stakeholder Advocacy and Outreach Branch, to coordinate actions across the federal government. The FAA works mainly with the [[United States Department of Transportation|Department of Transportation]], [[National Transportation Safety Board]], [[NASA|National Aeronautics and Space Administration]], [[United States Department of Defense|Department of Defense]], [[United States Department of Homeland Security|Department of Homeland Security]], [[United States Department of the Interior|Department of the Interior]], [[United States Department of Commerce|Department of Commerce]], and [[Advisory Council on Historic Preservation]] to share information and coordinate policy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article85847427.html|title=Charlotte airport to get new system to reduce tarmac wait times next year|access-date=2018-01-19|archive-date=2018-01-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120070448/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article85847427.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.airtrafficmanagement.net/2015/06/nasa-faa-collaboration-spawns-tsas-tool/|title=NASA, FAA collaboration spawns TSAS tool|date=13 November 2023|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-date=12 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812235623/http://www.airtrafficmanagement.net/2015/06/nasa-faa-collaboration-spawns-tsas-tool/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Multifunction_Phase_Array_Radar_(MPAR)_999.html|title=Multifunction Phase Array Radar (MPAR)|website=Space Daily|access-date=2018-01-19|archive-date=2016-06-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160601123226/http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Multifunction_Phase_Array_Radar_(MPAR)_999.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Aviation cybersecurity, unmanned aircraft systems, and NextGen weather are some of the focus areas. | The FAA established the Interagency Planning Office (IPO) in May 2014, and since then renamed the NextGen Stakeholder Advocacy and Outreach Branch, to coordinate actions across the federal government. The FAA works mainly with the [[United States Department of Transportation|Department of Transportation]], [[National Transportation Safety Board]], [[NASA|National Aeronautics and Space Administration]], [[United States Department of Defense|Department of Defense]], [[United States Department of Homeland Security|Department of Homeland Security]], [[United States Department of the Interior|Department of the Interior]], [[United States Department of Commerce|Department of Commerce]], and [[Advisory Council on Historic Preservation]] to share information and coordinate policy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article85847427.html|title=Charlotte airport to get new system to reduce tarmac wait times next year|access-date=2018-01-19|archive-date=2018-01-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120070448/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article85847427.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.airtrafficmanagement.net/2015/06/nasa-faa-collaboration-spawns-tsas-tool/|title=NASA, FAA collaboration spawns TSAS tool|date=13 November 2023|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-date=12 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812235623/http://www.airtrafficmanagement.net/2015/06/nasa-faa-collaboration-spawns-tsas-tool/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Multifunction_Phase_Array_Radar_(MPAR)_999.html|title=Multifunction Phase Array Radar (MPAR)|website=Space Daily|access-date=2018-01-19|archive-date=2016-06-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160601123226/http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Multifunction_Phase_Array_Radar_(MPAR)_999.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Aviation cybersecurity, unmanned aircraft systems, and NextGen weather are some of the focus areas. | ||
Engaging with the international aviation community through partnerships and regulatory harmonization is the foundation of the FAA's global leadership initiative.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.aviationtoday.com/2015/06/08/rtca-2015-global-harmonization-through-industry-collaboration/|title=RTCA 2015: Global Harmonization Through Industry Collaboration|date=8 June 2015|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120065928/http://www.aviationtoday.com/2015/06/08/rtca-2015-global-harmonization-through-industry-collaboration/|url-status=live}}</ref> The NextGen International Branch focuses on coordinating and sharing information with global partners.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/12278254/faa-administrator-focuses-on-the-caribbean|title=StackPath|website=www.aviationpros.com|date=10 November 2016|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120070411/http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/12278254/faa-administrator-focuses-on-the-caribbean|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/12321177/faa-and-brazil-strengthen-aviation-partnership|title=StackPath|website=www.aviationpros.com|date=30 March 2017|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120070444/http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/12321177/faa-and-brazil-strengthen-aviation-partnership|url-status=live}}</ref> Its ultimate goal is to support smooth interoperability and harmonization and to provide a mechanism to make air traffic management systems safer and more efficient for air navigation service providers and airspace users. The FAA has international agreements with the [[European Union]], [[Japan]], and [[Singapore]] for joint research and development of future air traffic systems. The NextGen International Branch also participates with the [[United States Trade and Development Agency|U.S. Trade Development Agency]] and Department of Commerce on their agreements with | Engaging with the international aviation community through partnerships and regulatory harmonization is the foundation of the FAA's global leadership initiative.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.aviationtoday.com/2015/06/08/rtca-2015-global-harmonization-through-industry-collaboration/|title=RTCA 2015: Global Harmonization Through Industry Collaboration|date=8 June 2015|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120065928/http://www.aviationtoday.com/2015/06/08/rtca-2015-global-harmonization-through-industry-collaboration/|url-status=live}}</ref> The NextGen International Branch focuses on coordinating and sharing information with global partners.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/12278254/faa-administrator-focuses-on-the-caribbean|title=StackPath|website=www.aviationpros.com|date=10 November 2016|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120070411/http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/12278254/faa-administrator-focuses-on-the-caribbean|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/12321177/faa-and-brazil-strengthen-aviation-partnership|title=StackPath|website=www.aviationpros.com|date=30 March 2017|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120070444/http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/12321177/faa-and-brazil-strengthen-aviation-partnership|url-status=live}}</ref> Its ultimate goal is to support smooth interoperability and harmonization and to provide a mechanism to make air traffic management systems safer and more efficient for air navigation service providers and airspace users. The FAA has international agreements with the [[European Union]], [[Japan]], and [[Singapore]] for joint research and development of future air traffic systems. The NextGen International Branch also participates with the [[United States Trade and Development Agency|U.S. Trade Development Agency]] and Department of Commerce on their agreements with China, [[Brazil]], and [[Indonesia]]. | ||
In 2023, the FAA, Aeronautical Radio of Thailand, [[Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore]], [[Japan Civil Aviation Bureau]], and Boeing signed a declaration of intent on multi-regional trajectory-based operations (MR TBO), showing a commitment to realize TBO around the world. The FAA and its MR TBO partners also completed six-day live flight demonstration of MR TBO. This new way of managing airspace could lower fuel consumption and carbon emissions by as much as 10 percent.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Editor |first1=Kerry Lynch • |last2=magazine |first2=AIN monthly |title=FAA Calls Multinational Flight Demo of Trajectory Based Operations a Success {{!}} AIN |url=http://backend.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2023-06-30/faa-calls-trajectory-based-flight-demo-success |access-date=2024-02-01 |website=Aviation International News |date=30 June 2023 |archive-date=2024-02-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201201548/https://backend.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2023-06-30/faa-calls-trajectory-based-flight-demo-success |url-status=live }}</ref> | In 2023, the FAA, Aeronautical Radio of Thailand, [[Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore]], [[Japan Civil Aviation Bureau]], and Boeing signed a declaration of intent on multi-regional trajectory-based operations (MR TBO), showing a commitment to realize TBO around the world. The FAA and its MR TBO partners also completed six-day live flight demonstration of MR TBO. This new way of managing airspace could lower fuel consumption and carbon emissions by as much as 10 percent.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Editor |first1=Kerry Lynch • |last2=magazine |first2=AIN monthly |title=FAA Calls Multinational Flight Demo of Trajectory Based Operations a Success {{!}} AIN |url=http://backend.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2023-06-30/faa-calls-trajectory-based-flight-demo-success |access-date=2024-02-01 |website=Aviation International News |date=30 June 2023 |archive-date=2024-02-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201201548/https://backend.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2023-06-30/faa-calls-trajectory-based-flight-demo-success |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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In a report from Lou E. Dixon, former Department of Transportation principal assistant inspector general for auditing and evaluation, the FAA's major acquisitions since the creation of the [[Air Traffic Organization]] continue to lack in performance. The cost of six programs increased by a total of $692 million, and schedule delays averaged 25 months. Reporting on overall program costs, schedules, and benefits became unclear and inconsistent. Notwithstanding reforms, several underlying and systemic issues — including overambitious plans, shifting requirements, software development problems, ineffective contract and program management, and unreliable cost and schedule estimates — affect the FAA's ability to introduce new technologies and capabilities that are critical to transitioning to NextGen.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://reason.org/news/show/1014429.html/|title=Inspector General Report Shows FAA Is Failing and Why a Non-Profit Should Manage Air Traffic Control|date=21 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oig.dot.gov/library-item/32908|title=Audit Reports {{pipe}} Office of Inspector General {{pipe}} U.S. Department of Transportation|website=www.oig.dot.gov}}</ref> | In a report from Lou E. Dixon, former Department of Transportation principal assistant inspector general for auditing and evaluation, the FAA's major acquisitions since the creation of the [[Air Traffic Organization]] continue to lack in performance. The cost of six programs increased by a total of $692 million, and schedule delays averaged 25 months. Reporting on overall program costs, schedules, and benefits became unclear and inconsistent. Notwithstanding reforms, several underlying and systemic issues — including overambitious plans, shifting requirements, software development problems, ineffective contract and program management, and unreliable cost and schedule estimates — affect the FAA's ability to introduce new technologies and capabilities that are critical to transitioning to NextGen.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://reason.org/news/show/1014429.html/|title=Inspector General Report Shows FAA Is Failing and Why a Non-Profit Should Manage Air Traffic Control|date=21 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oig.dot.gov/library-item/32908|title=Audit Reports {{pipe}} Office of Inspector General {{pipe}} U.S. Department of Transportation|website=www.oig.dot.gov}}</ref> | ||
During a meeting with airline chief executive officers shortly after taking office in 2017, [[Donald Trump|President Donald Trump]] said the [[Presidency of Barack Obama|Obama administration]] spent more than $7 billion to upgrade the system and "totally failed." However, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said in a speech that NextGen had provided $2.7 billion in benefits and was on track to provide more than $157 billion more by 2030. Huerta acknowledged government procurement requirements have slowed the NextGen rollout.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article154496974.html|title=Trump loves his rural base, but will they lose under his plan to privatize FAA?}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/03/02/faa-head-touts-air-traffic-improvements-which-trump-called-out/21872352/|title=FAA head defends air traffic improvements which Trump called 'out of whack'|website=www.aol.com|date=3 March 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://apnews.com/84d919f1d46f4871a9a966c601b60954/no-price-tag-end-date-faas-air-traffic-control-plan|title=No price tag, end date for FAA's air traffic control plan|website= | During a meeting with airline chief executive officers shortly after taking office in 2017, [[Donald Trump|President Donald Trump]] said the [[Presidency of Barack Obama|Obama administration]] spent more than $7 billion to upgrade the system and "totally failed." However, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said in a speech that NextGen had provided $2.7 billion in benefits and was on track to provide more than $157 billion more by 2030. Huerta acknowledged government procurement requirements have slowed the NextGen rollout.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article154496974.html|title=Trump loves his rural base, but will they lose under his plan to privatize FAA?}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/03/02/faa-head-touts-air-traffic-improvements-which-trump-called-out/21872352/|title=FAA head defends air traffic improvements which Trump called 'out of whack'|website=www.aol.com|date=3 March 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://apnews.com/84d919f1d46f4871a9a966c601b60954/no-price-tag-end-date-faas-air-traffic-control-plan|title=No price tag, end date for FAA's air traffic control plan|website=Associated Press |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170907120311/https://apnews.com/84d919f1d46f4871a9a966c601b60954/no-price-tag-end-date-faas-air-traffic-control-plan|archive-date=2017-09-07|url-status=dead}}</ref> The FAA measures and reports the value of benefits.<ref name="Performance Reporting and Benefits">{{Cite web |date=July 20, 2022 |title=Performance Reporting and Benefits |url=https://www.faa.gov/nextgen/reporting-benefits |access-date=December 29, 2022 |website=Federal Aviation Administration}}</ref> The agency still projects $100 billion worth of benefits by 2030 in its Section 502 NextGen report although in the past it had said that amount was unachievable in that timeframe. Among the findings of a 2024 U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General audit report was that NextGen will be "less transformational than originally promised."<ref>{{Cite web |title=FAA's Report on Air Traffic Modernization Presents an Incomplete and Out-of-Date Assessment of NextGen {{!}} DOT OIG |url=https://www.oig.dot.gov/library-item/46255 |access-date=2025-01-24 |website=www.oig.dot.gov}}</ref> | ||
The Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General noted the FAA was slow to deliver results, overestimated the value of benefits, and that industry believes the FAA is lacking in transparency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Editor-in-Chief |first=Matt Thurber • |title=DOT Office of Inspector General Report Faults FAA NextGen Program Progress {{!}} AIN |url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2024-05-02/dot-inspector-general-report-faults-faa-nextgen-progress |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=Aviation International News}}</ref> A House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee spokesperson expressed disappointment in the efforts to modernize the NAS, in particular NextGen, in reaction to a 2024 GAO report urging action to modernize aging systems.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yurk |first=Valerie |date=2024-10-08 |title=Congress urged to shift billions to improve aging flight controls |url=https://rollcall.com/2024/10/08/congress-urged-to-shift-billions-to-improve-aging-flight-controls/ |access-date=2025-01-24 |website=Roll Call |language=en-US}}</ref> | The Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General noted the FAA was slow to deliver results, overestimated the value of benefits, and that industry believes the FAA is lacking in transparency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Editor-in-Chief |first=Matt Thurber • |title=DOT Office of Inspector General Report Faults FAA NextGen Program Progress {{!}} AIN |url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2024-05-02/dot-inspector-general-report-faults-faa-nextgen-progress |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=Aviation International News}}</ref> A House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee spokesperson expressed disappointment in the efforts to modernize the NAS, in particular NextGen, in reaction to a 2024 GAO report urging action to modernize aging systems.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yurk |first=Valerie |date=2024-10-08 |title=Congress urged to shift billions to improve aging flight controls |url=https://rollcall.com/2024/10/08/congress-urged-to-shift-billions-to-improve-aging-flight-controls/ |access-date=2025-01-24 |website=Roll Call |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||