A quick look back at 2011 reveals lots of activity, some real good, some not so good.  I feel compelled to reflect ever so briefly on one of the major happenings towards the end of the year.  It was the … Continue reading →

For a long time now the talk among most people in the industry I’ve come in contact with has been about globalization, harmony, no borders, blending NextGen with SESAR, in terms of technology, procedures and timing.  I believe this is … Continue reading →

A Dedication occurred on Saturday April 9, with the newly built David J. Hurley Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC), on the same property as the Potomac TRACON in Vint Hill, Va.  I had more than a passing interest … Continue reading →

It was just just a few weeks ago that we participated in another large and influential ATCA symposium.  The venue was terrific, and given the economy, I was surprised at the number of vendors in the exhibition area.   Clearly Metron … Continue reading →

I thought I’d try an illustrative explanation of Air Traffic Flow Management  (ATFM) as it relates to the more efficient movement of air traffic especially related to NextGen and its anticipated benefits.  While many readers are familiar with the application of a … Continue reading →

Last week I had the good fortune to attend the Aviation Week “NextGen  Ahead 2010″ program in Washington, DC.  I think it was my good fortune because for what felt like the first time, there was a buzz around the place, … Continue reading →

Amsterdam, ATC Global, what a rush!  You’d never know the world economy was in something of a downturn when entering the RAI in Amsterdam.  The facility was clearly alive with activity, more people in attendance than last year and more … Continue reading →

I recently had the opportunity to spend several days at the USTDA’s U.S.-India Aviation Summit.  The program was alive with both timely and interesting panels.  We had many speakers from FAA including Administrator Randy Babbit, Peggy Gilligan, Associate Administrator for Aviation … Continue reading →

Recently I was able to both observe and participate in a skull session surrounding the upcoming closure of runway 31L at JFK.  The group of attendees was large, in the range of 30 people.  They represented many of the major airline … Continue reading →

There is an increasing interest in expanding horizons related to all manner of things associated with airport surface operations. We in the industry, as well as the traveling public, are witness to perturbations associated with inefficiencies on many of our … Continue reading →