NextGen Impementation Plan
This document is a useful single source for information on the FAA's progress toward NextGen.
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FAA's NextGen Implementation Plan is divided into 10 Solution Sets. Each Solution Set focuses on a specific portion of the NextGen transformation, which is described in a document called a Smart Sheet. Each Smart Sheet contains problem statements, operational capability definitions and timelines, and benefit descriptions. It defines enabling programs and details key activities in the coming fiscal year. They also contain more detailed descriptions of the Plan's proposed mid-term operational capabilities.
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The FAA has identified a number of new programs that directly support the transformation of the NAS. These technologies are highly interdependent. A number of existing programs will also be modified to enable NextGen. By integrating functions from multiple programs, we can build new air traffic management capabilities. These Reference Sheets familiarize readers with key programs whose activities will be tracked by the OEP.
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Strategic Timelines
A “big picture” view of FAA's portion of NextGen can be gained from these strategic timelines.
Air Traffic Operations
This domain's strategic timelines shows firm implementation dates for near-term operational capabilities. They also depict timeframes for proposed mid- and far-term operational capabilities. The length of the bar represents a span of years in which the initial implementation of a capability could potentially occur. The FAA needs to complete additional research, development and business case activities in order to commit to deploying these proposed new capabilities.
Airport Development
Schedules show specific commissioning dates for select airfield projects, as well as deadlines for additional environmental reviews and planning activities for projects under consideration.
Aircraft & Operation Requirements
This domain's strategic timelines tracks the development of avionics standards that enable the Plan's mid-term operational capabilities.
