Airport-Taxiway Congestion Eased by Software in Tests, Saving Fuel
- FAA and NASA unveil new efficiency tool for air controllers
- System projected to cut carbon emissions set for 2022 roll-out
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A new air-traffic computer program that untangles congested airport taxiways saved hundreds of thousands of gallons of fuel during tests and is expected to be installed across major U.S. airports starting next year.
The Federal Aviation Administration plans to add the system at 27 busy hubs in coming years, the agency said Tuesday in a joint announcement with NASA, which helped develop the technology.