Avoiding Gridlock in the Skies : Issues and Options for Addressing Growth in Air Traffic

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Discusses need for increased national airspace system capacity as a result of growth in air travel demand, including factors affecting air traffic growth and airport and airspace capacity, impact o...

Discusses need for increased national airspace system capacity as a result of growth in air travel demand, including factors affecting air traffic growth and airport and airspace capacity, impact of under-capacity on flight operations, impact of congestion on aviation safety, possible strategies for enhancing capacity while maintaining safety and efficiency, and funding challenges, including status of airport and airways trust fund and FAA facilities and equipment account. Includes tables and graphs.

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