Air traffic management NextGen funding from the FAA appears solid for 2012: the Avionics Intelligence Report

Avionics Intelligence Report, 16 March 2011. The FAA has revealed its plans for next year to improve NextGenair traffic management technology to enhance aircraft separation and aircraft fuel economy in commercial airline operations. John McHale's video report details the 2012 Federal Aviation Administration budget.

See also:

-- NextGen funding exceeds $1.2 billion in FAA's 2012 budget request;

-- http://www.militaryaerospace.com/index/display/avi-article-display/8389889464/articles/avionics-intelligence/news/2011/2/nasa-budget_remains.html;

-- SESAR program is right on track;

-- FAA, European Union sign NextGen research agreement; and

-- FAA forecast predicts air travel to double in two decades.