National Airspace System: FAA Has Implemented Some Free Flight Initiatives, but Challenges Remain
RCED-98-246
Published: Sep 28, 1998. Publicly Released: Sep 28, 1998.
Skip to Highlights
Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the: (1) status of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) efforts to implement free flight, including a planned operational demonstration formerly known as Flight 2000 and now called the Free Flight Operational Enhancement Program; and (2) views of the aviation community and FAA on the challenges that must be met to implement free flight in a cost-effective manner.
Full Report
Office of Public Affairs
Topics
Air traffic control systemsAir transportationCost effectiveness analysisInteragency relationsProgram managementStrategic planningSystems conversionsTransportation safetyFree flight enhancementAviation