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FAA Selects CSC to Design Upgraded Traffic Flow Management System

Will Update System That Evolved Over Decades

The FAA Wednesday awarded Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC) of El Segundo (CA), a $13.5 million contract to begin upgrading the automated system the agency uses to ensure the most efficient flow of the nation’s air traffic.

Under the Traffic Flow Management (TFM) modernization contract, CSC will design an advanced computer platform that uses air traffic data from across the country to better predict when the number of flights exceed available routes and capacity.  The FAA uses this information to run special programs to reduce delays due to severe weather and congestion. This information also helps airlines to provide accurate flight departure and arrival information to passengers.

"This system gives the FAA a daily game plan to route more planes safely and efficiently," said FAA Administrator Marion Blakey. "It’s one more tool the FAA has at its disposal to reduce delays and keep passengers moving."

The existing TFM system uses software developed over several decades. The contract also calls for an upgraded TFM system to be able to be expanded to handle future capabilities which will allow FAA traffic managers to keep pace with the growing volume and complexity of air traffic.

Automation systems to be upgraded include the current TFM centralized processing system and subsystems located at more than 70 air traffic control facilities throughout the United States, including the Air Traffic Control System Command Center in Herndon (VA). 

FMI: www.faa.gov

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