FAA Introduces Air Traffic Control System to the Public

WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration will
introduce the new Standard Terminal Automation Replacement
System (STARS) program to the nation on Tuesday, July 10, at
12 noon, at FAA Headquarters. Administrator Jane F. Garvey will
be available at noon to demonstrate the system and to answer
questions for the media.

STARS is a key component of modernizing the national airspace
system. The joint FAA and Department of Defense program will
replace air traffic control computers and displays at more than
300 facilities nationwide. Controllers will use STARS to provide
air traffic control services to aircraft in the congested areas
around airports.

A mobile van is being used to introduce STARS to the nation.
The van is the first of its kind in the U.S. for demonstrating air
traffic equipment. The van is equipped with a STARS standalone
console and two displays.

A nationwide tour begins at FAA Headquarters, 800
Independence Ave., S.W. on Tuesday. The van will be parked on
the C Street side of FAA Headquarters.At that time, the 28-foot
long van will be open for demonstrations
of STARS.

Following the Washington kick off, the van will visit all of the
facilities where STARS will be installed. Demonstrations will be
available for controllers, local officials, airport operators and
others.