The JPDO's Current News and Events Feed

Sec'y Mineta Talks NexGen to World Travel & Tourism Leaders

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:00:00 -0800

(Washington, DC, April 11, 2006) Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta brought the Next Generation System initiative to the world stage today - that is the World Travel & Tourism Council's annual Global Travel & Tourism Summit. This highly prestigious event brings together the CEOs and chairpersons of the world's foremost travel and tourism businesses, cabinet ministers, senior government officials and policy makers, and influential journalists from around the world.

JPDO and NGATS Testify on Capitol Hill

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:00:00 -0800

The JPDO and the Next Generation Air Transportation System were center stage on an oversight hearing on March 30th before the House Science Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics that examined the accomplishments to date and challenges that remain in building the future air transportation system. And the verdict? Very positive. Clear progress has been made in the design and development of the NGATS and the JPDO is on the right track. However, concerns were raised over adequate funding and continued agency collaboration on the initiative.

NGATS Institute's First Public Meeting "There's No Going Back Now!"

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:00:00 -0800

The NGATS Institute held its inaugural public meeting on March 28th in conjunction with the Air Traffic Control Association's Annual FAA Budget Conference. Following a briefing by JPDO Acting Director Robert Pearce and Institute Director Stephen Fisher, a panel made up of Institute Management Council (IMC) members and JPDO senior staff took on the big question: "What are the significant challenges that lie ahead?"

The Next Generation Air Transportation System: Think Globally, Act Locally

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:00:00 -0800

Mention "Government" and the Next Generation System and it would be fair to say that many people would think of either the JPDO partner federal agencies and departments, or Congress, which wrote the enabling VISION 100 Act. But not so fast. State and local governments are also playing a major role in the initiative. Because when you think about it, that's where the rubber meets the tarmac in today's and tomorrow's system. Governors, mayors, state legislators - even city councils - have traditionally been strong advocates of a robust transportation infrastructure. And although this includes highways, roads and rail, it has also come increasingly to mean aviation. Indeed, DOT Under Secretary for Policy Jeffrey Shane described air transportation as "the circulatory system of the economy."

Update on FASTER: New Air Taxi Alliance Forming

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:00:00 -0800

Eight on-demand air taxi companies, five airframe manufacturers, two aircraft engine companies, an avionics firm and five R&D laboratories are hard at work setting the stage for air taxi service in the United States. PATA - the Personal Air Transportation Alliance - is developing it so that some day in the very near future, Americans can book an affordable flight over the Internet from one small airport to another.

Communication Resources Released

Mon, 12 Apr 2006 05:09:05 -0800

This page is designed to offer materials and background information covering the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NGATS) and the activities of the Joint Planning and Development Office (JPDO). It includes a series of one pagers, reports, as well as briefings, aimed at the needs of communications and government affairs staffs.

NGATS Institute Announces Public Meeting

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:09:05 -0800

The Institute will host a Next Generation Air Transportation System Public Meeting on March 28, 2006. This meeting is open to public at no charge and will take place at the Renaissance Washington DC Hotel, 999 Ninth Street NW, in Washington DC, starting at 2:00 PM.

Capitol Hill Day Leaders Speak Out on America’s Future Air Transport System

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 14:09:07 -0800

The House Committee on Science/Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure/Subcommittee on Aviation sponsored the first "Next Generation Air Transportation System Day on Capitol Hill" on March 15th.

NGATS Institute Announces Public Meeting

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 14:09:07 -0800

First NGATS Progress Report Sent to Congress

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 16:09:09 -0800

On March 10th, the JPDO delivered its first Progress Report to Congress. It lays out in detail the many milestones achieved in 2005 towards creating the Next Generation Air Transportation System.

The Next Generation System: Gridlock Buster

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 14:09:07 -0800

There's an old expression, "the handwriting is on the wall." This time it's on the skies and we cannot ignore it. On February 28th, the FAA held its annual commercial aviation forecast conference and announced that we are still on track for one billion passengers by the year 2015.

Hey Taxi!

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 14:09:07 -0800

Once the fodder for futurists and crystal ball gazers, the very light jet taxi is gaining credibility as they begin to enter the marketplace. Speaking at the commercial aviation forecast conference, Nan Shellabarger, the FAA's Director of the Office of Aviation Policy and Plans said, "We're on the cusp of a new business model."