In the race to make all things technology-accessible, your Friendly Aviation Administration has launched a program called Fly FAA Wireless. All you need to have the information at your fingertip is a personal digital assistant (PDA) and a, well, fingertip. FAA Fly Wireless contains all the downloadable latest on weather at the nation’s largest airports, plus information on flight arrivals and delays. This version is mainly for the flying public, not pilots, but will tell anyone who queries whether they are going to miss their next connection. FAA chief Marion Blakey says the service will prevent some traveler inconvenience. “Air travel is expected to come roaring back this summer,” meeting or exceeding the level before the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Blakey told the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee aviation subcommittee. Complaints of delays and cancelled flights will likely come roaring back, too.
Airport Status Delivered To Your Blackberry
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has launched "Fly FAA Wireless," a new technology-accessible program providing aviation information via PDAs.
- This service offers downloadable, real-time data on weather at major airports, flight arrivals, and delays.
- It is primarily designed for the flying public, not pilots, to help prevent traveler inconvenience and keep them informed.
- The program anticipates an expected surge in summer air travel, aiming to mitigate potential complaints about delays and cancellations.
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