One of the major challenges facing the aviation industry in recent years has been the increase in the number and duration of flight delays. Aviation experts have been seeking ways to keep pace with increasing operational demand while minimizing delays that can quickly have a domino effect throughout the national airport and airspace system. While substantial increases in capacity can best be achieved through construction of new airports and new runways at existing airports, programs of this type require extensive long-term planning. In an effort to meet the increasing demands on the airport and airspace system, the FAA has initiated capacity enhancement programs designed to provide additional capacity at existing airports, while maintaining or improving the current level of safety in aircraft separation. These capacity enhancement programs include improvements in air traffic control procedures, radar systems, high-resolution color displays for controllers, and increased utilization of multiple runways.
Federal Aviation Administration, Office of System Capacity and Requirements. Capacity Initiatives, Volume 2
2002
20 pages
Report
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English
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