What Happened
Advancing Safety And Efficiency In National Airspace
NASA has been working to improve commercial airline systems by developing new technologies to modernize the national airspace. Researchers at NASA’s Ames Research Center have tested autonomous technology that could identify runway obstacles and improve situational awareness for approaching aircraft. The agency has also transferred routing technology to the Federal Aviation Administration, which could lead to fewer delays and more predictable operations. This effort is part of NASA’s ongoing contributions to national airspace modernization, as reported by NASA.gov.