FAA Next Generation Air Transportation System

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1 FAA Next Generation Air Transportation System New Southern Sky Conference 2016 Auckland, New Zealand Michael W. Watkins Senior Air Traffic Rep Asia/Pacific 10 May

National Airspace and Air Navigation Plan Modernising New Zealand s Aviation System June 2014 Air Navigation - Ground-based to performance-based navigation Surveillance - Reducing our reliance on

2 National Airspace and Air Navigation Plan Modernising New Zealand s Aviation System June 2014 Air Navigation - Ground-based to performance-based navigation Surveillance - Reducing our reliance on radars Communications - Incremental improvements Aeronautical Information Management - Digital and integrated Air Traffic Management (ATM) - From controlling to enabling Airspace Design - Review and refine Aerodromes - Increasing capacity Meteorological Services - Integrating weather information Source: 2

Delivering NextGen Improvements Legacy System Radar Inefficient Routes Voice Communications Disparate Information Fragmented Weather Forecasting Weather Restricted Visibility Forensic Safety Systems

3 Delivering NextGen Improvements Legacy System Radar Inefficient Routes Voice Communications Disparate Information Fragmented Weather Forecasting Weather Restricted Visibility Forensic Safety Systems Nationwide Focus NextGen Satellite Performance Based Navigation (fuel savings) Voice & Digital Communications Automated Decision Support Tools Integrated Weather Information Improved Access in Low Visibility Prognostic Safety Systems Focus on Congested Metroplexes 3

Estimated Benefits of Future NextGen Capabilities

7 billion in benefits through 2030 Airline benefits $36.

0 billion Societal benefits $111.0 billion $9.

3 billion, crew and maintenance costs $133 million,

4 billion, FAA efficiencies $3.6 billion, safety $110.

4 Estimated Benefits of Future NextGen Capabilities * NextGen will deliver $152.7 billion in benefits through 2030 Airline benefits $36.8 billion FAA & Industry benefits $5.0 billion Societal benefits $111.0 billion $9.4 billion, fuel $27.3 billion, crew and maintenance costs $133 million, additional airline flights $1.4 billion, FAA efficiencies $3.6 billion, safety $110.8 billion, passenger value of time $214 million, carbon dioxide * Does not include $1.6 billion in achieved benefits and $11.7 billion of future benefits for programs already implemented. NextGen future benefits are dependent on programmatic progress. The FAA updates benefit projections annually. This chart was updated March

5 NextGen Priorities October 8, 2014 Final Report October 17, 2014 Delivered to Congress December 8, 2014 Signed 5

Multiple Runway Operations MRO improves access to parallel

increase basic runway capacity and throughput by reducing

efficiency of operations and procedures at airports on the

Performance-Based Navigation PBN is a framework for defining

Conventional Current Ground- Based NAVAIDs Everywhere RNAV

Narrower protected areas Data Communications Data Comm is a

6 Multiple Runway Operations MRO improves access to parallel runways, including those that are closely spaced, and can increase basic runway capacity and throughput by reducing separation between aircraft based on improved wake recategorization standards. Surface Surface activities are designed to enhance the efficiency of operations and procedures at airports on the airport surface. Performance-Based Navigation PBN is a framework for defining performance requirements in navigation specifications Conventional Current Ground- Based NAVAIDs Everywhere RNAV Waypoints Seamless Vertical Path Required RNP Curved Paths Narrower protected areas Data Communications Data Comm is a program aimed at transitioning from an analog voice system of communication between controllers and pilots, to digital communication system. Limited Design Flexibility Increased Airspace Efficiency Optimized Use of Airspace 6

7 Delivering NextGen Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Ground-Based Navigation Performance-Based Navigation Precision routes Reduced flight time and fuel Flexible weather reroutes Integrated traffic flow End-to-end PBN network Airspace deconfliction 7

Delivering NextGen Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast ADS-B ADS-B uses GPS technology to determine an aircraft s location (and other information, such as airspeed), and broadcasts that

8 Delivering NextGen Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast ADS-B ADS-B uses GPS technology to determine an aircraft s location (and other information, such as airspeed), and broadcasts that information to controllers and other equipped aircraft via a nationwide network of ground stations. ADS-B provides surveillance where radar can not be deployed, such as remote areas of Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico, where ADS-B radio stations are mounted on oil platforms. ADS-B also enables aircraft-to-aircraft surveillance. Benefits Provides more frequent position update-rates than radar = precise location information of aircraft Provides in-cockpit traffic and weather information Improves safety for pilots Moving Forward Baseline radio stations are in place nationwide Surveillance coverage available En Route by Complete Terminal and Surface by 2019 Reduced separation Oceanic in-trail altitude changes 8

9 Cockpit View of ADS-B In ** These illustrative screen shots were captured from an Apple ipad using Garmin Pilot Software paired to a Garmin GDL 39 Receiver This is not an FAA endorsement of Apple or Garmin Products 9

Delivering NextGen En Route Automation Modernization Airspace Boundaries Operational Readiness Demonstration Continuous Operations Initial Operating Capability (IOC) HOST Sites: Pre-IOC Benefits

10 Delivering NextGen En Route Automation Modernization Airspace Boundaries Operational Readiness Demonstration Continuous Operations Initial Operating Capability (IOC) HOST Sites: Pre-IOC Benefits Provides real-time aeronautical information, enabling more efficient data management Increases flexibility in routing aircraft around congestion, weather and other airspace restrictions automatic flight coordination increases efficiency and capacity. Enables seamless information sharing and coordination between controllers and en route centers. ERAM ERAM provides the platform needed for NextGen operations in high-altitude airspace. It replaced the legacy HOST automation system, which was not scalable and could therefore not accommodate NextGen capabilities. Moving Forward ERAM operational across entire continent of US airspace ERAM completed ORD at all en route centers Subsequent updates will enable key NextGen capabilities: ADS-B, SWIM, Data Comm, Trajectory Based Operations 10

CARTS (large TRACON) replacement - Site Survey: Completed 11 of 11 sites - Equipment deliveries completed at 11 out of 11 sites. - IOC achieved at 5 (+1) out of 11 sites.

11 Terminal Automation As of: July 2015 Key STARS ARTS 2E ARTS 3E DOD STARS Lite ARTS 1E STARS Tech Refresh - Site survey: Completed 8 out of 47 sites. - Equipment deliveries Completed at 6 out of 47 sites. - IOC achieved at 5 out of 47 sites. CARTS (large TRACON) replacement - Site Survey: Completed 11 of 11 sites - Equipment deliveries completed at 11 out of 11 sites. - IOC achieved at 5 (+1) out of 11 sites. Changes from Previous Month: Changes highlighted in red ARTS IIE (lower level terminal) replacement - Site survey: Completed 67 (+2) out of 97 sites. - Equipment deliveries completed at 12 out of 97 sites. - IOC achieved at 11 out of 97 sites. Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement (TAMR) 1 ARTS IIIE IOC (Dallas D10) Apr 2013 Complete 3 ARTS IIE IOCs Sep 2014 Final ARTS IIIE IOC Oct

Data Communications Departure Clearance Tower Service As of: February 2016 Key Completed DCL Site Planned DCL Site Data Communication (Data Comm) Initiate DCL Tower Trials: MEM Jan 2013 & EWR Apr

12 Data Communications Departure Clearance Tower Service As of: February 2016 Key Completed DCL Site Planned DCL Site Data Communication (Data Comm) Initiate DCL Tower Trials: MEM Jan 2013 & EWR Apr 2013 Initial En Route Services FID Oct 2014 DCL Tower Service Ops Test & Evaluation. (OT&E) Mar 2015 DCL Tower Service IOC Key Sites (SLC/ HOU/IAH) August/September 2015 Complete DCL Tower Trials Jan 2016 Full En Route Services FID Sep 2016 First Site Initial IOC En Route Service

SWIM Infrastructure Deployment NAS Enterprise Messaging Service (NEMS) As of: February 2016 Key Existing NEMS Nodes 2016 Planned NEMS Nodes NEMS Gateway R&D FNTB Nodes Mission Support Nodes (Admin)

13 SWIM Infrastructure Deployment NAS Enterprise Messaging Service (NEMS) As of: February 2016 Key Existing NEMS Nodes 2016 Planned NEMS Nodes NEMS Gateway R&D FNTB Nodes Mission Support Nodes (Admin) ARTCC Sites FTI Operations Center NEMS Deployment Status FAA Internal Messaging Capabilities 16 nodes deployed of 20 total nodes FAA Mission Support Messaging Capabilities 2 nodes deployed in Mission Support Network FAA External Messaging Capabilities 8 nodes deployed in 4 NESG sites (ACY, OKC, ZLC, ZTL) 26 Total NEMS Messaging Nodes deployed Changes from Previous Month: No changes System Wide Information Management (SWIM) SWIM Segment 2B FID October 2015 NEMS Nodes Planned for FY2016: ZHU, ZOB, ZME, ZDV in July : Final Segment 2B IOC

14 Drivers of Our Future New Entrants (Commercial Space, Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Cybersecurity International Collaboration UAS Cybersecurity Interagency Coordination Equipage Fiscal Uncertainty 14

Building the Future 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 Foundational Infrastructure ERAM TAMR ADS-B Out SWIM NAC Priorities Expanded NextGen Expanded Performance Based Navigation Initial Data

15 Building the Future Foundational Infrastructure ERAM TAMR ADS-B Out SWIM NAC Priorities Expanded NextGen Expanded Performance Based Navigation Initial Data Comm Increased Surface Efficiency Expanded Multiple Runway Operations Realizing NextGen NAS Voice System Automatic Dependent Surveillance -Broadcast In Data Communications New Entrants Leveraging NextGen Agile and Resilient NAS 15

16 Questions?

What is NextGen? NextGen is more than just a. Single project It is the integration of many projects, concepts, and technologies.

What is NextGen? NextGen is more than just a. Single project It is the integration of many projects, concepts, and technologies. Single project It is the integration of many projects, concepts, and technologies. Program plan It is the integration of many program plans, some new and some ongoing, to deliver new service capabilities