SPECIAL NOTICE This cancels and supercedes Special Notice published on April 11, 1997. FUTURE AIRWAY FACILITIES OUTLOOK Scope: As the U.S. civil aviation community enters its second century of operation, a myriad of factors will challenge the FAA to maintain its role as world leader in aviation safety. The National Airspace System (NAS) infrastructure is being enhanced to meet these challenges and these enhancements will be accomplished through the use of sound business strategies. Airway Facilities (AF) relies on collaboration with the aviation community to develop the necessary strategies to achieve the desired delivery of NAS services. At this ATCA symposium, AF will provide an overview of several service delivery initiatives. The session will also focus on three of AF's strategic areas: the enhancement of NAS operations, the implementation of new technologies to increase the service delivery effectiveness, and the use of sound business practices to ensure these efficiencies. We will discuss how these themes advance us to meet future needs and we will also address some associated issues. Only by providing our thoughts as an aviation community can we be assured of having our service providers meet our future needs. If you are interested in attending, contact Carol Newmaster at 703-522-5717. Registration before May 1 is $125 for members and $160 for non-members; on-site registration is $150 for members and $185 for non-members. AGENDA 8:45 a.m. -- 9:05 a.m. ATCA President Welcome/Remarks, Air Traffic Services Welcome/Remarks 9:05 a.m. -- 9:10 a.m. Introduction Stanley Rivers, Director, Airway Facilities; 9:10 a.m. -- 10:00 a.m. Briefings: Spectrum/CNS by Gerald Markey, Program Director, FAA; NAS Implementation (F&E) by Robert Strong, Acting Program Director, FAA; NAS Service Delivery by Gene Nobles, Acting Program Director, FAA 10:00 a.m. -- 10:15 a.m. Break, 10:15 a.m. -- 11:45 a.m. Frank Frisbie (Modertor) Audience participation in this session is expected, Aviation Community discussion with AF Strategy Development TEAM (SDT) panel: Enhancement of NAS operations to ensure a safe and efficient NAS; Implementation of new technologies to increase AF service delivery effectiveness; Use of sound business practices to ensure efficiencies 11:45 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m. Closing remarks Stanley Rivers, Director Airway Facilities Service, FAA 12:00 p.m. -- 1:30 p.m. Luncheon/Speaker For further information contact the Airway Facilities home page at HTTP://www.faa.gov/ats/afhome.htm

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