A Review of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Research and Development Programs
Opening Statement By Acting Ranking Member Jerry F. Costello
Statement of
The Honorable Marcia L. Fudge
Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics
Hearing on
A Review of the Federal Aviation Administration’s
Research and Development Programs
February 16, 2011
I would like to welcome the new Democratic members of the subcommittee. The gentlewoman from Alabama, Ms. Terri Sewell, and the gentlewoman from Florida, Ms. Frederica Wilson. We look forward to your participation on this subcommittee.
Aviation is a vital part of the U.S. economy, making up as much as 9 percent of America’s GDP and representing the fastest-growing source for technological exports. R&D is an important component, and FAA’s contribution is vital. In particular, FAA’s implementation of the Next Generation air transportation system, also known as NextGen, is essential to moving from a radar system to a satellite-based system.
The Science, Space, and Technology Committee has jurisdiction over the research and development for NextGen, and I am hopeful we can provide adequate funding for this vital program. Some members of Congre 0 - Ms. Victoria Cox 0 - Hon. Calvin Scovel 0 - Dr. John R Hansman 0 - Mr. Peter BunceWitnesses
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Senior Vice President, NextGen and Operations Planning, Air Traffic Organization Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration
Inspector General U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation
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Chair, FAA Research, Engineering, and Development Advisory Committee Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, M
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President and CEO General Aviation Manufacturers Association General Aviation Manufacturers Association
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