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Congress putting FAA’s feet to the fire on Stars deployment

Even though the FAA’s new standard terminal automation replacement system (Stars) has begun a nationwide “road show” in a 28-ft-long van, the Transportatio

By AIN Staff • AIN Staff

May 21, 2008

Even though the FAA’s new standard terminal automation replacement system (Stars) has begun a nationwide “road show” in a 28-ft-long van, the Transportation Department’s inspector general has warned Congress that deploying Stars within the current estimated cost and schedule “remains at risk.”

Stars is a joint FAA and Department of Defense (DOD) procurement program intended to replace the aging automated radar terminal system (ARTS) at 173 FAA tracons and 102 DOD terminal facilities. It will work in conjunction with digital radar systems to allow air traffic controllers to track aircraft within the terminal area.

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