Trump wants a completely new air traffic control system

[Brian]

Yep.

 

[Aeromot]

FAA Solicits Integrator Proposals for ATC Modernization | AIN

Proposals are due September 21

www.ainonline.com

 

[ScottM]

This is the goal. A2A (the airline lobbying group) has been pushing (sometimes quietly, sometimes not) for privatized ATC for many years. It will find a favorable environment in DC these days. Don't forget the many user fees, as in Europe.

This is what is in Europe. Not a great system. At least for GA!

 

[Aeromot]

FAA exempts ATC modernization projects from standard acquisition policies

Bedford activates agency’s “unique alternative transaction authorities” to bypass existing procurement framework

theaircurrent.com

 

[Aeromot]

2 Candidates Emerge to Lead Massive ATC Overhaul

Just two companies are vying for the massive job of upgrading the nation’s aging air traffic control (ATC) system, according to a Reuters report.

www.flyingmag.com

 

[OldGunbunny]

So Trump wants a new ATC system? People in hell want snow cones. The odds of both are about the same.

 

[BananAppeal]

The Freakonomics podcast has two episodes about a new ATC system, nos. 645 and 646. Lots is to explain ATC to nonpilots, but some is about whether to change the system and comparison to other countries’ approaches. Interesting, though certainly inaccurate when they say that most GA pilots who fly recreationally don’t use ATC services or controlled airports very much.

 

[Aeromot]

FAA Issues Request for Information on New ATC System - AvBrief.com

It wants to bring two existing systems under a Common Automation Platform.

avbrief.com

 

[Domenick]

While it's a good idea to unify the separate systems, software/IT is one thing the government seems bad at doing.

 

[Aeromot]

Defence Contractor To Start ATC Modernization - AvBrief.com

Peraton to lead the integration of new tech into ATC system

avbrief.com

 

[Group W]

My cynical self can't help but wonder who the owners of that privately-held corporation might be . . .

Roy

 

[Aeromot]

My cynical self can't help but wonder who the owners of that privately-held corporation might be . . .

Roy

And when they will "need" to start charging us.

 

[Domenick]

Peraton - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Our Leaders | Peraton

Peraton’s executive team brings decades of contracting, technology, and government experience to bring you quality outcomes and lead us in our pursuit to DO THE CAN’T BE DONE.

www.peraton.com

 

[Group W]

I looked at that Wikipedia page before posting but didn't see any clues about who the owners are or into whose pockets the money will go. Did I miss something?

Roy

 

[Domenick]

I looked at that Wikipedia page before posting but didn't see any clues about who the owners are or into whose pockets the money will go. Did I miss something?

Roy

The Wiki page says exactly who owns Peraton--Veritas Capital Fund Management, a private equity firm.

Veritas Capital - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

You will see Veritas was already heavily involved in military aerospace and IT integration. Peraton is simply Harris Corp rebranded as Peraton.

Harris Corporation - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Aeromot]

FAA’s Bedford: ATC Apps Key to Innovating Faster | AIN

FAA is eyeing a four-layer system

www.ainonline.com

 

[Aeromot]

FAA Solicits Potential Vendors for ATC System Replacements | AIN

FAA is looking to replace or re-architect STARS and ERAM

www.ainonline.com

 

[Cap'n Ron]

How long before Chinese or Russian hackers (or Abdul bin Terrorist or the latest incarnation of the Red Army Faction aka Baader-Meinhof) figure out how to hack a cloud-based system?

 

[Aeromot]

Duffy: FAA Still Needs $20B for ATC Modernization | AIN

DOT Secretary confident that he will get necessary funding

www.ainonline.com

 

[Domenick]

Does $20B sound inflated to anyone else.
A billion just isn't as much as it once was.
I suppose in just the last four years a billion went from being worth a billion to being worth only $900M.