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FAA Telecom Program Under Scrutiny Again

Aliya Sternstein writes on FCW.com:

Federal auditors have announced they will conduct another investigation into the Federal Aviation Administration’s troubled telecommunications project, in response to requests from lawmakers and Transportation Department officials.

In an April report, the DOT inspector general recommended that the FAA reconsider continuing the program because it is behind schedule and not living up to expectations. The report directed the FAA’s program office to develop a new schedule for the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI) program and reduce risks to air traffic control.

Beginning next week, the follow-up investigation will check the FAA’s new plan and ensure that the project is not interfering with air traffic control safety.

posted by Fergie @ 5/31/2006 08:39:00 AM