Working in close collaboration with our aviation community partners, the FAA completed the majority of NextGen’s foundational infrastructure in 2015. Operators are already reaping benefits from the delivery of these programs, upon which we are continuing to build in 2016. We are pleased to provide you with the latest information on six of the programs that are reshaping operations in the National Airspace System (NAS): • Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) • Data Communications (Data Comm) • En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) • Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement (TAMR) • NAS Voice System (NVS) • System Wide Information Management (SWIM) With the exception of NVS, which is still in the test and evaluation phase, each of these programs is delivering benefits today while providing a platform for additional capabilities that will provide even more benefits in the coming years. Timelines for new NextGen capabilities that are being developed and matured through our implementation portfolio process are highlighted in the second half of this report. Data Comm wrapped up operational trials in Memphis and Newark, and as of this writing, tower departure clearance services are now available at more than airports, including all of the New York area airports. Towers at a total of 56 airports are expected to be equipped for Data Comm departure clearances by the end of 2016 — 3 years ahead of schedule. Through our Equip 2020 outreach effort, we have made tremendous strides in fostering ADS-B equipage well in advance of the 1 January 2020 mandate. Since…Open full document
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We are pleased to provide you with the latest information on six of the programs that are reshaping operations in the National Airspace System (NAS):
•Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B)
•Data Communications (Data Comm)
•En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM)
•Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement (TAMR)
•NAS Voice System (NVS)
•System Wide Information Management (SWIM)