Strategic Systems Planning. We are supporting a joint partnership between FAA and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. From this information, we will then see how transportation might meet some of these requirements through a systems approach using key concepts and technologies. Our work on the Runway Incursion Reduction Program is receiving national visibility as we help the FAA address its current number one priority. Perhaps our most well-known activity for the FAA is our development and operation of the Traffic Management System, which is the operational system used by the FAA to predict, detect, and handle airspace congestion problems.
Aviation is a growth industry.
Each year, more and more people are flying. New aircraft, both large and small, are being added to fleets around the world. Costs are also rising for labor and for fuel. In this dynamic environment, the FAA needs to remain vigilant to ensure that aviation safety is not compromised. Approximately 3,000 inspectors in the Flight Standards Service examine airlines, flight schools, training centers, repair stations, air personnel, designees, and aircraft to ensure their compliance with the regulations.