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Well, how very Biden-like. How foolish as well. But then the two go hand-in-hand.
Aviation experts anticipating Elon Muskās plans to tackle the nationās antiquated air traffic control system are scratching their heads over the Biden administrationās move to rebuild dozens of aging regional airport towers with āgreenā replacements instead of cheaper and safer digital technology.
Remote towers, essentially cameras on tall scaffolding, are used widely throughout Europe. Infrared cameras and other advanced equipment can provide safer, less expensive air traffic monitoring, particularly when visibility is low in inclement weather.
The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits the use of remote towers.
Instead, the FAA is sticking with manned airport towers. Under President Biden, it allocated hundreds of millions of dollars for a massive project to build āgreenerā towers throughout the United States.
In 2023, the FAA selected the Manhattan firm Practice for Architecture and Urbanism to design up to 31 āsustainableā towers at municipal and smaller airports around the U.S. where structures were old and in need of replacement.
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www.washingtontimes.com
Aviation experts anticipating Elon Muskās plans to tackle the nationās antiquated air traffic control system are scratching their heads over the Biden administrationās move to rebuild dozens of aging regional airport towers with āgreenā replacements instead of cheaper and safer digital technology.
Remote towers, essentially cameras on tall scaffolding, are used widely throughout Europe. Infrared cameras and other advanced equipment can provide safer, less expensive air traffic monitoring, particularly when visibility is low in inclement weather.
The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits the use of remote towers.
Instead, the FAA is sticking with manned airport towers. Under President Biden, it allocated hundreds of millions of dollars for a massive project to build āgreenerā towers throughout the United States.
In 2023, the FAA selected the Manhattan firm Practice for Architecture and Urbanism to design up to 31 āsustainableā towers at municipal and smaller airports around the U.S. where structures were old and in need of replacement.
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āSustainableā air traffic towers clash with safety; Musk seeks digital, remote technology
Aviation experts anticipating Elon Muskās plans to tackle the nationās antiquated air traffic control system are scratching their heads over the Biden administrationās move to rebuild dozens of aging regional airport towers with āgreenā replacements instead of cheaper and safer digital technology.
www.washingtontimes.com
