Description of Driving Event:
Aero-Space Technology/NASA's Three Pillars/Global Civil Aviation
Lesson(s) Learned:
Achieving the objectives of the first of NASA's Three Pillars, Global Civil Aviation, requires greater involvement and support by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Recommendation(s):
NASA should pursue further commitment from the FAA to participate in the first of NASA's Three Pillars, Global Civil Aviation.
Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness:
In 1998 and 1999 our commitment to the President's aviation safety challenge was met through early safety products from each of our Base Research and Technology programs. In 2000, the Aviation Safety focused program begins, in addition to some investment in the Base. The planning for our investment was done in complete harmony with the FAA's activities-both their research investment, as well as their operational efforts. Implementing the results of our collaborative research and technology efforts are fundamental to achieving our safety goal. The recent commitment between the FAA Administrator, Ms. Garvey, and Mr. Goldin committed our two agencies to our two agencies' goals. Further, our Aviation Safety Program is part of the Safety Joint Working Group, and reports to the FAA-NASA Executive Committee that oversees all cooperative activities between the two agencies. The Program also works as partners with FAA to implement the program and will maintain close coordination with the Department of Defense and other government agencies. And, significantly, the Safety Program Manager is member of Commercial Aviation Safety Team and General Aviation Joint Steering Committee-government-industry leadership groups developing and managing overall National safety strategies. NASA aviation safety research and technology efforts therefore complements both FAA and industry activities as a coordinated overall effort.
Documents Related to Lesson:
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Mission Directorate(s):
- Exploration Systems
- Aeronautics Research
Additional Key Phrase(s):
- Administration/Organization
- Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel
- Aircraft
- Policy & Planning
- Research & Development
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