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FAA Seeks Nominations for National Airspace System Advisory Committee Membership

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, is renewing the charter for the National Airspace System Advisory Committee (NAC) and seeking nominations for new members. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Purpose: - Soliciting nominations for membership to the National Airspace System Advisory Committee (NAC) - NAC provides independent advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation via the FAA Administrator - Scope and Membership: - Committee addresses issues related to the future of the Air Traffic Management System, including integration of new technologies and operational capabilities - Up to 25 members representing sectors such as: - Aircraft and aircraft systems manufacturers - Airports - Air traffic management system suppliers - General aviation - Powered-lift - Commercial space - Unmanned aircraft systems - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named - Members must demonstrate expertise in relevant aviation sectors - Balanced representation from across the aviation community is required - Committee meets approximately three times a year, primarily virtually - Members serve two-year terms with possible reappointment

Description

The FAA is renewing the charter of the National Airspace System Advisory Committee (NAC), formerly known as the NextGen Advisory Committee, and is soliciting nominations for new members. The NAC provides independent advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation through the FAA Administrator and addresses issues related to the future of the Air Traffic Management System and the integration of new technologies. The committee seeks to resolve challenges involving concepts, requirements, operational capabilities, and technology use affecting aeronautical operations. Membership is limited to no more than 25 members representing various sectors of the aerospace community, including manufacturers, airports, air traffic management suppliers, general aviation, powered-lift, commercial space, and unmanned aircraft systems. The committee meets approximately three times a year, primarily virtually, and members serve two-year terms with possible reappointment.

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