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The IBM 9020 was an IBM System/360 computer adapted into a multiprocessor system for use by the U.S. FAA for Air Traffic Control. [1] Systems were installed in the FAA's 20 en route Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs), beginning in the late 1960s.
The computerized air traffic control developed at NAFEC was based on the IBM 9020, special hardware developed by IBM. Software was developed by NAFEC, IBM, and under contract to Computer Usage Company. [11] The system remained in operation until the 1980s. [12] The former 1942 Naval Air Station became the Atlantic City International Airport. [13]
Reston, Va., Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noblis, a leading provider of science, technology and strategy services to the federal government, today announced it has been awarded the prime contractor role for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Air Traffic Engineering and Program Support (ATEPS) II Unrestricted Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
The runway is still used today. In 1968, Parsons began work to upgrade the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by providing plans, specifications, and standards to upgrade air traffic controls in 19 facilities. [57] Today, Parsons provides 24/7/365 technical support services in all nine FAA regions and two specialized FAA centers.
Harris Corporation Awarded $331 Million Contract by FAA for Data Communications Integrated Services Program Highlights: Program will provide highly reliable air/ground data communications services ...
CACI Awarded Prime Position on $53 Million Multiple-Award Contract to Provide Mission Support Services to Federal Emergency Management Agency New Work Will Help Ensure Government Continues ...
The FAA does this by enforcing aviation safety regulations, and certifying 320,000 aircraft and over 700,000 pilots. The FAA provides air traffic control services, handling about 55,000 flights per day, and serving over 700 million passengers a year.
In 2012, the FAA selected Harris Corp., which then subcontracted Dataprobe, to develop the NAS Voice System and manage a $331 million Data Communications Integrated Services contract. [9] [10] The FAA and Harris Corp. canceled the contract for the NAS Voice System in 2018, and there has been no replacement. [11] Airlines also became involved in ...