Economy Exts - Next Gen key to jobs

Economy Exts - Next Gen key to jobs

Next Gen will spur job creation

On February 14, 2012, a major Committee initiative to improve the nation’s airport and aviation infrastructure, create jobs, modernize our antiquated pre-World War II air traffic control system, improve aviation safety, and save taxpayers money through significant reforms of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was signed into law.¶ The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (H.R. 658) sets the long-term federal policy for a vital segment of the nation's economy. This measure was introduced in the House by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John L. Mica and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Tom Petri (R-WI).¶ The nation’s air traffic control system is still dependent on radar technology, first developed prior to World War II. NextGen is the long-term modernization project that includes replacing ground-based radar with GPS and satellite-based surveillance. Ensuring that NextGen is successfully developed will reduce air traffic delays, cut down on emissions and pollution, and lower costs for consumers.¶ In addition, without adequate oversight and guidance, the potential for wasting taxpayers’ money through a poorly managed NextGen program is substantial.¶ Important provisions in the FAA Modernization and Reform Act provide a blueprint for Next Gen, setting milestones and metrics, and helping improve management and accountability for this ongoing project:¶ Prioritizes programs for developing the nation’s Next Generation Air Traffic Control System (NextGen), which will modernize our antiquated technology and improve aviation efficiency; Reforms NextGen governance to assure accountability for progress in this important modernization project –¶ Establishes a Chief NextGen Officer as the single point of accountability for NextGen Implementation at FAA.¶ Raises the position authority of the interagency FAA planning officer to an Associate Administrator level.¶ Requires biannual meetings of the Cabinet Secretaries in charge of delivering NextGen, raising senior level accountability for NextGen progress.¶ Lack of FAA standards on NextGen avionics have hindered job growth in avionics manufacturing. The bill sets deadlines for FAA action to develop standards for GPS-based avionics that will replace radar;¶ Sets deadlines for FAA action on publishing more efficient GPS-based flight paths, and streamlining environmental reviews;¶ Establishes objective performance metrics for the national airspace system that will be used to measure FAA’s progress in delivering NextGen benefits;¶ Provides for the inclusion of aviation stakeholders in the development of NextGen;¶ Authorizes public private partnerships providing financial instruments to incentivize NextGen avionics equipage;¶ Directs the FAA Administrator to develop operational incentives for NextGen equipage.

Next Gen key to US economic growth - spurs job creation and decreases costs for the industry and passengers

United States Department of Transportation USDOT 10, http://fastlane.dot.gov/2010/03/aviation-expansion-forecast-adds-to-case-for-nextgen.html#.UAGNdPV41h4, "Aviation expansion forecast adds to case for NextGen", 3/10/10. jeong
At yesterday's announcement of FAA's Aerospace Forecast, FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt made an important common-sense point: "It is unwise to make long-term decisions with short-term information."¶ For us at DOT, that means we don't stand still when times are tough; we take advantage of the opportunity to position our nation's transportation systems for the future.¶ NextGen-blog¶ Administrator Babbitt's point underscores the need to continue planning for significant air traffic expansion. Indeed, while our forecasters see a small net contraction this year in total airspace operations--continuing the contraction from 2008 to 2009--over the next 20 years they predict annual growth (2.5%) in the number of domestic passengers and the number of takeoffs and landings (1.5%). Federal_Aviation_Administration_logo By 2023, our air traffic control system will be expected to manage flights carrying over one billion passengers each year. And the key tool to manage that expansion is NextGen.¶ I don't want to go too deeply here into the various components of our NextGen modernization of air-traffic control (you can read more about it here). But I will say that our transition to this satellite-based system is a winner for safety, efficiency, and the environment. NextGen offers data communication improvements that reduce reliance on voice communications and significantly reduce the risk of misunderstanding between pilots and controllers. That means greater safety. By 2018, we expect NextGen to reduce total flight delays by 21% and save over 1.4 billion gallons of fuel--a saving that cuts CO2 emissions by 14 million tons.¶ Sm-aviation So, while the economy was on 'pause,' this DOT has been leaning on the 'fast-forward' button, aggressively modernizing your air-traffic control system for the long-term expansion ahead.¶ Yesterday's forecast is both encouraging and challenging. Of course, we look forward to renewed economic growth and the jobs it brings. But as the economy returns to growth, so does aviation--in leaps and bounds.¶ The FAA is prepared to manage that growth. With our budget request for additional positions to develop safety standards and provide increased aircraft certification services. With our landmark labor agreement negotiated last summer with air traffic controllers. With our future of aviation forum. And with NextGen.¶ Look, there can be turbulence on any flight. But we think we've mapped a route that takes us smoothly into the future.

Implementation of NextGen will stimulate job growth - construction industry

Greg Sleter 12 - editor at smithtownpatch, http://smithtown.patch.com/articles/officials-say-new-atc-facility-would-save-create-jobs,”Officials Say New ATC Facility Would Save, Create Jobs “. jeong
With the Federal Aviation Administration looking to consolidate its air traffic control facilities in the region, officials from across Suffolk gathered at Long Island MacArthur Airport (LIMA) on Thursday to encourage the FAA to house its new center at the airport in Ronkonkoma.¶ The FAA is looking to bring its air traffic control operations, currently located in Ronkonoma and Westbury, under one roof.¶ In addition to Long Island, published reports have indicated the FAA is also looking at locations in Poughkeepsie and Albany.¶ During a press conference at the airport, Islip Town Supervisor Tom Croci said locating the NextGen air traffic control facility at MacArthur would keep current high-paying air traffic control jobs in the County, and also create new construction jobs in the region.¶ “The FAA is already a member of our community,” Croci said. “Their employees live and shop in our Town; their children go to our schools. The airport is a natural fit for the future of the FAA.”¶ Although no economic impact study has been done to calculate the effect of losing the 524 positions at the current Ronkonkoma air traffic control facility, Croci said those jobs leaving Long Island would be devastating.¶ “It would have a tremendous impact on the local economy,” he said. “But on the opposite side having the new facility here would add another 500 high-paying jobs, and that would be a real spark locally.”¶ In addition to bringing more air traffic control jobs to Suffolk, officials also noted construction of the new facility would create more than 1,000 construction jobs, and also present a new opportunity for Long Island’s aerospace and technology firms to expand and grow.¶ While job preservation and creation was a main theme touched on by nearly all of the town, county and state officials who spoke during the press conference, Islip’s supervisor further noted MacArthur Airport currently surpasses FAA site requirements for a new air traffic control facility.¶ Islip Town officials said the airport’s location is within the 150-mile radius FAA requirement for the new facility, and MacArthur also meets the need to have access to power and fiber optic lines.¶ Furthermore, the location of the new structure must also meet FAA acreage requirements, which the airport surpasses since more than 80 acres are available.¶ Croci said the FAA is expected to make a decision on where to place the consolidated air traffic control facility within the year.

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