1. Federal Aviation Administration International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 James H. Washington Vice President, Acquisition and Business Services Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

2. 2 International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 Federal Aviation Administration Flight Inspection must stay ahead of the growth and changes in global aviation. FAA is transitioning to the Next Generation Air Transportation System. FAA has a new, proactive approach to safety. Global civil aviation is growing.

3. 3 International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 Federal Aviation Administration Moving to NextGen: Aviation Forecast 2016: One billion passengers expected. 2016: 18% increase in domestic traffic.

4. 4 International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 Federal Aviation Administration Moving to NextGen: Aviation Forecast High-tech data link pilotless aircraft are a reality today. By 2015: 11,000 new Unmanned Aircraft Systems will be built.

5. 5 International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 Federal Aviation Administration Moving to NextGen: Aviation Forecast Very light Jets: 2020: over 5000. Commercial Space in 2010: Branson has 200 tickets sold already. Plans 2 flights / day.

6. 6 International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 Federal Aviation Administration Current U.S. System Cant Handle Growth Ground-based Human-centric with limited automation Single channel voice control Aging infrastructure Navigational aids Radar Air/Ground Communications Airport Landing, Weather, Lighting Airport Traffic Control (ATCT) System

7. 7 International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 Federal Aviation Administration Current U.S. System Cant Handle Growth Studies show the current system cant accommodate 2016 traffic levels. Without improvements, delays could increase 400% by 2016.

8. 8 International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 Federal Aviation Administration Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) Transformation of the National Airspace System Goal is to: Further enhance safety Increase air traffic capacity Strengthen Homeland security Protect the environment

9. 9 International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 Federal Aviation Administration NextGen Transformation Capabilities Satellite Navigation and Control Voice and Data Communication Improved Weather Forecasting Ability

10. 10 International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 Federal Aviation Administration NextGen Capabilities, cont. Common Situational Awareness Sharing of decision making between ground and cockpit Network enabled real- time information sharing

11. 11 International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 Federal Aviation Administration NextGen: Performance-based Navigation Area Navigation Allows for more direct and precise flight paths. Cuts ground delays and miles flown. Required Navigation Performance Allows flexible approach procedures with reduced minima. Can enable closer route spacing. Atlanta: Post RNAV Implementation Post RNAV Implementation, Atlanta

12. 12 International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 Federal Aviation Administration Satellite-based Surveillance: Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) 1 second update vs.12 seconds for radar Improved surveillance in mountainous areas Allows for more efficient aircraft separation

13. 13 International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 Federal Aviation Administration Gulf of Mexico: Current Conditions

14. 14 International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 Federal Aviation Administration Gulf of Mexico: ADS-B Enabled

15. 15 International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 Federal Aviation Administration Net-Centric Operations and Data Communications System Wide Information Management (SWIM) allows all users to see a common picture of the NAS. Data Communications enables less tactical decision planning and coordinating.

16. 16 International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 Federal Aviation Administration NextGen Benefits Reduced delays and gridlock. Reduced fuel usage and emissions. Many more flights can be accommodated.

17. 17 International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 Federal Aviation Administration Challenges: Space Weather Space Weather can impair satellite-based systems. How can we mitigate this impairment?

18. 18 International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 Federal Aviation Administration Proactive, integrated approach to safety. Changes to the NAS must have risk mitigation Effective Flight Inspection is a key part of SMS. FAA is Committed to Safety Management System (SMS) Safety Policy Manage Risk Safety Assurance Safety Promotion

19. 19 International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 Federal Aviation Administration Global Aviation is Growing, therefore … Global safety efforts, including flight inspection, are a necessity. FAA is proud to work with international partners on global safety efforts.

20. 20 International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 Federal Aviation Administration Global Safety: Challenge to you ICASC can have a large impact in global safety. Refresh your Charter Seek ICAO affiliation

21. Federal Aviation Administration International Flight Inspection Symposium June 24, 2008 James H. Washington Vice President, Acquisition and Business Services Oklahoma City, Oklahoma