This report presents the results of our review of the Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) program plan. The purpose of ERAM is to replace FAAs existing air traffic control (ATC) system for high-altitude air traffic, which is called Host, at its 20 En Route centers nationwide. We were directed to conduct this review by the Senate Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury and General Government.1 In reviewing ERAM, our objectives were to (1) determine whether FAAs ERAM acquisition plan is executable, (2) identify risks to the executability of the program, and (3) assure that computer security design issues are being addressed. While ERAM is currently on schedule and within budget, we are making a series of recommendations to reduce risk with a multi-billion dollar program that will span almost 7 years. FAA officials stated that our report reflects a balanced assessment of the ERAM program and concurred with the findings and recommendations in this report. To enhance executability and reduce risks with complex software development, FAA agreed to defer development of advanced ERAM capabilities and consider fixed-price agreements to help control costs. FAAs written response to this report is contained in its entirety in the Appendix.


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    Title :

    FAA'S En Route Modernization Programm is on Schedule But Steps Can Be Taken to Reduce Future Risks


    Contributors:
    D. A. Dobbs (author)

    Publication date :

    2005


    Size :

    43 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English