FAA Announces Public Meeting on Human Role in Automated Air Traffic Control Systems
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a notice for a public meeting concerning Section 1115 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. The meeting aims to solicit public information to help prepare a report to Congress on human intervention in automated air traffic control (ATC) systems. Scheduled to be held virtually on July 11, 2024, the discussion will focus on the role of human oversight in the nation's evolving ATC infrastructure. The agency is seeking input on the current and future states of automation, potential risks, and the appropriate balance between technology and human controllers.
Official Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/27/2026-10444/notice-of-meeting-on-section-1115-of-the-faa-reauthorization-act-of-2024
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