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To: Skywatcher who wrote (490)	9/30/2007 7:11:55 PM
From: TimF	Respond to of 1521

That doesn't really address any of my points. I didn't say that there was no need for more controllers. Also I agree there is a need for updated systems. But neither of those changes the fact that a ton of money was spent in a failed attempt to improve the systems, and neither of those points has much to do with the PATCO strike anymore. "The FAA has spent billions of dollars trying to modernize its air traffic control technology." commdocs.house.gov "Given the FAA's track record, some skepticism towards the agency's new plan is in order. The FAA has faced modernization and maintenance problems before and has not delivered. In the 1980's the FAA unveiled ambitious upgrade plans, which included as its centerpiece the Advanced Automation System (AAS), a comprehensive technological improvement to help air traffic controllers. After extensive project delays and spiraling costs, the $2 billion AAS program was canceled in 1994 for failing to meet expectations. The new modernization project is larger than the AAS project and a General Accounting Office (GAO) report shows that many concerns remain. The report, issued last year, says the FAA has shown little improvement in areas that led to the AAS failure." taxpayer.net "DOT IG Finds FAA Overpaid For Emergency Transportation Services" west.thomson.com Its not lack of willingness to spend money as much as it is a lack effectiveness in using the money.