Virtually No Progress on Next Generation Transportation System

The Next Generation Air Transportation System, commonly known as NextGen has made virtually no progress in the 10 years since the initiative was announced by Congress, according to an Associated Press story posted on the Press of Atlantic City’s website.

The program, funded by the Federal Aviation Administration, aimed to improve air travel by replacing ground-based radar with a mobile GPS guidance system.

Its research park based in Galloway was sold to the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey earlier this year.

Increasing capacity for airplanes is not as urgent as it was when the initiative was announced. There were also issues with landings and misidentifying planes, according to the report.

NextGen has enjoyed bipartisan support among lawmakers, who are reportedly frustrated with its lack of movement, according to the report.

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta told the Associated Press NextGen remains on track, despite the setbacks.