Aviation
Enhanced Environmental Analysis Tool Slated for Release
It’s been two years since the Federal Aviation Administration and Volpe publicly released the Aviation Environmental Design Tool, an environmental analysis tool that offers a robust, integrated way to quantify aviation’s environmental impact.
New Aircraft Separation Standards Gain Wider Adoption, Saving Time and Money
Volpe's recent work is helping FAA implement new aircraft separation standards, which is increasing capacity and reducing airport delays.
The Woman with the Groundbreaking Mind
Volpe’s Ruth Hunter speaks to BU Today about her experience as a female engineering student in the 1960s.
Volpe Helps MassDOT Lead the Way in Carbon Neutrality
Governor Patrick helps celebrate MassDOT and Volpe’s efforts to develop the first-ever carbon-neutral airport.
FAA Releases New Generation of Safety Software
The Federal Aviation Administration has an army of more than 6,000 inspectors and safety professionals who evaluate facilities and equipment, assess air carrier operations, and make sure that air crews are certified and trained. For more than three decades, FAA has used inspection models and...
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Forecast Hits National Media
A Volpe report that provides projections on unmanned aircraft operations recently received national attention. Information from the report has been cited by news outlets across the country.
What Are the Challenges and Payoffs for UAS to Operate in the National Airspace?
"What Are the Challenges and Payoffs for UAS to Operate in the National Airspace?” by David Barstow. Printed in the Spring 2014 issue of Air Traffic Control. Posted with permission from the Air Traffic Control Association; first published in The Journal of Air Traffic Control.