ATC
Pilot is first to fill new ATC position
American Airlines Capt.

American Airlines Capt. Russell Chew, managing director of systems operations control for the carrier, has been chosen to be the chief operating officer (COO) of the long-gestating Air Traffic Organization (ATO) within the FAA.

Although the concept of an ATO was spelled out in the AIR-21 legislation Congress passed in 2000, it remains unclear exactly how it will work. Initially, Chew will report directly to FAA Administrator Marion Blakey.

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