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Airport Research Program Addresses Industry Problems

The Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) is an industry-driven, applied research program that develops practical solutions to problems faced by airport operators. Funding more than 20 research projects a year, ACRP focuses on research needs that other Federal research programs do not address.
ACRP is managed by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies and sponsored by the FAA. We encourage you to read the research, visit the ACRP website, and find out how you can participate in ACRP

ACRP FY 2011 Synthesis Projects: Letters of Interest Solicitation
Published: January 5, 2011 5:23 AM
TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) is soliciting letters of interest from contractors interested in proposing on upcoming projects. To propose, please send a single pdf file containing a one to two-page letter of interest, a resume providing your qualifications, and a statement that you can comply with the terms of TRB’s contract. Links to additional information on the synthesis process, how to submit a letter of interest through the letters of interest web portal, and a listing of the FY 2011 projects are available on the ACRP Synthesis program website. The deadline for submitting letters of interest and supporting information is March 21, 2011.

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    The program has the potential to provide environmental benefits to the region through reducing fuel burn, emissions, and the number of people impacted by aircraft noise. In addition, lessons and benefits gained from this effort may be transferred to other airports around the nation. In mid-2010 Greener Skies over Seattle became a FAA project and the first phase of Performance Based Navigation instrument flight procedure development is now under way.

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    Office Closures Due to Inclement Weather

    Southern Region
    Due to inclement weather, the FAA’s Southern Region Office in College Park, GA will be closed for normal business today, January 10, 2011.

    Employees and contractors who work in that office should follow local procedures to obtain more information.

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    The FAA’s Central Region office in Kansas City, MO dismissed non-emergency personnel due to inclement weather effective at 1 p.m. Central Time, today, January 10, 2011.

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