US wants GPS technology on all planes that use nation's busiest airports
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The federal government ordered all aircraft that utilize the nation's busiest airports to have satellite technology on board by 2020.
The Obama administration is taking a main step toward an air traffic control system based on satellite technology.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has released an regulate Thursday that requires all aircraft that utilize the nation's busiest airports to have equipment by 2020 that repeatedly broadcasts their place to other aircraft and air traffic controllers.
LaHood said the new system will be safer and more competent than the radar-based system presently in use. It's also expected to cut fuel consumption and pollution.
Airlines and little plane owners say they can't afford the new equipment. They want the government to assist pay for it.
The Obama administration is taking a main step toward an air traffic control system based on satellite technology.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has released an regulate Thursday that requires all aircraft that utilize the nation's busiest airports to have equipment by 2020 that repeatedly broadcasts their place to other aircraft and air traffic controllers.
LaHood said the new system will be safer and more competent than the radar-based system presently in use. It's also expected to cut fuel consumption and pollution.
Airlines and little plane owners say they can't afford the new equipment. They want the government to assist pay for it.
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