Does the industry expect to meet the FAA proposed mandate to equip new aircraft by 2020?
Yes, and in fact the ADS-B ARC report identifies incentives that would encourage carriers to equip their fleets ahead of the proposed 2020 mandate. Q: What issues still need to be addressed? A: A number of technical challenges remain, such as international harmonization and interoperability, as well as frequency congestion and volume mitigation strategies. Q: How much will this cost? A: The FAA has published its own estimate of more than $1billion for a complete ground network system. Eventually, the FAA may recoup this investment by retiring unnecessary radar sites. Airplane equipage costs for the airlines vary significantly depending on the age and configuration of the aircraft in their fleet. ATA estimates that the equipment will cost its member airlines – who currently operate 4,425 jet transports – more than $700 million to modify existing aircraft. Q: How much money will ADS-B save? A: As UPS Airlines’ success at its Louisville facility has demonstrated, there is potential for si
