Advanced Air Mobility, drones and commercial space launches are all adding complexity. Where is the DOT putting its resources, and what changes can we expect?
Dan Edwards returns with an update from his role as Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Aviation and International Affairs. Dan points out this is the first time a new mode of flight has been introduced, not just in America, but the world. “There’s nobody serving in FAA or DOT that has any muscle memory for how to start with a clean sheet of paper on a completely new type of aircraft.”
He also stepped into an environment where ATC modernization was already a multi-decade project, and Secretary Duffy asked him to lead airports for the FAA. This gives him unique insight into the state of airlines, private capital and government funding.
What You’ll Discover In This Episode
- Current health of the airlines & why DOT wants diverse business models
- How Dan went from Midwest MRO leader to the administration
- How ATC is shifting to ‘human ON the loop’
- Why DOT is already looking beyond ADS-B
- The difference between a hub airport and an O&D airport (& why it matters)
- How private capital changes airport projects
- The huge shortfall in airport grant dollars compared to requests
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