Rinaldi: Slate.com names the US Airspace System the First Wonder of the Modern World
Exhibit Hall has more Venders than ever including top Technology Companies, Centers and Aviation Safety Organizations.
In 1999 44 attendees and in 2015 over 1500 attending CFS, including 1005 NATCA Members.
Canada, UK, Europe, Africa and other global partners in attendance. One world airspace.
Rinaldi: ZAU fire biggest ATC disaster since 9/11. Nothing stopped Controllers and technicians from getting facility up and running in 14 days. Controllers stayed in building directing traffic while it was on fire.
Aviation still safest mode of transportation despite aviation tragedies. These accidents affect us deeply around the world. We must stay vigilant.
Referring Asiana: 777s don't just disappear, we must modernize. Must stay focused on NEXT GEN.
ATSAP: forwarding information to enhance safety of NAS through Local Safety teams
Rinaldi: ATSAP is a Game Changer.
Collaboration is key to modernization.
Rinaldi: Aviations and safety is a Non-Partisan Issue.
When ERAM started in ZLC and ZSE it was a 'Bust'. But with Controller involvement it has turned around to be deployed through out the country.
UAVs: from little consumer drones to AMAZON and Dominos Pizza. Need to control their use. We have all seen what a bird can do to a commercial aircraft could you imagine what a drone could do?
Problems in NAS: Lack of Stable Funding System. We have seen 23 short term extensions, Furloughs and Government Shutdowns through Sequestration. FAA looking to shutdown 23 ATCT to save money not improve safety. Sequestration to be back in play OCT 15'. Cannot deliver greatest Air Space System on short funding extensions.
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