On October 20, 2011, the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport began using a new standard for separating aircraft, which enables Atlanta’s air traffic controllers to clear aircraft for takeoff more efficiently. The new standard was applied in the design of departure routes and capitalizes on state-of-the-art, performance-based navigation (PBN) equipment available on today’s aircraft. The new standard allows aircraft routes to be spaced more closely together, taking better advantage of the airspace surrounding the airport and minimizing the noise impact on adjacent communities.

Awards & Recognition - FAA Recognizes CAASD for NSAAP Work
April 11, 2012

An executive from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) visited the MITRE Corporation in February to present certificates of appreciation to several staff for their work on the National Special Activity Airspace Program (NSAAP).

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