Aviation

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NextGen is vital to ensuring the National Airspace System (NAS) safely accommodates air traffic growth and new types of aircraft. It also supports aviation's essential role for Americans and the U.S. economy.

NextGen Overview These links provide more information about NextGen.

NextGen capabilities are now integrated throughout the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS). New digital communications enable a more efficient and timely message exchange between air traffic controllers and pilots. Performance Based Navigation enables shorter, more precise flight paths that can save fuel. Satellite-enabled surveillance shows accurate aircraft location information to controllers that is more precise.

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The Federal Aviation Administration is an operating mode of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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The Federal Aviation Administration is an operating mode of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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This information may apply to U.S. or foreign-registered aircraft. Our office provides the information on this site as a public service. You may contact 9-AFS-200Correspondence@faa.gov regarding FAA Special Federal Aviation Regulations (SFARs), particularly regarding SFAR exemptions, applicable to any countries listed below or for updates as specified in OpSpec B450.

The Federal Aviation Administration is an operating mode of the U.S. Department of Transportation.