| DayJet and FAA Sign Agreement to Implement NextGen in Florida |
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Public-Private Collaboration Offers Proving Ground for Accelerated National Deployment of Next Generation Air Transport System BOCA RATON, Fla.—June 10, 2008—DayJet Corporation today signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to begin a five-year, phased implementation of proven NextGen technologies throughout Florida in collaboration with Florida Department of Transportation Aviation Office and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The agreement establishes a government-industry partnership responsible for developing replicable procedures that can be used for the accelerated deployment of NextGen technologies nationally, integrating real-time surveillance and performance data in the air carrier’s network control system, and setting the stage for automated flight planning and disruption recovery. Setting the stage for the first integrated implementation of NextGen capabilities for passenger services in the continental U.S., the DayJet NextGen project is also the first to focus on the safe expansion of airspace outside metropolitan areas via small community airports using modern very light jet (VLJ) aircraft operated by a Part 135 on-demand air carrier. Today’s news follows the March 10, 2008 announcement by Department of Transportation Secretary Mary Peters that NextGen is the modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) using digital technology to redefine every element of air transport—from communications and surveillance to navigation and air traffic management—to address the nation’s need for increased airspace capacity and efficiency. The benefits will be a reduction in fuel consumption, carbon emissions, noise Florida Representative John L. Mica, Republican Leader of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee stated: “Florida has a long history of aeronautical innovation and firsts. Our state has the leadership, expertise and innovation to take on this important project that will help the nation make informed, successful improvement to the national aviation infrastructure.” DayJet President and CEO Ed Iacobucci stated: “As the largest VLJ operator and first fully digital air carrier, DayJet is uniquely positioned to collaborate with the FAA and other key groups to bring NextGen to life. DayJet has already worked closely with the FAA and Florida Department of Transportation to make our ‘Per-Seat, On-Demand’ jet service a reality. We are proud to leverage our technology and expertise to help the nation enter the new age of digital aviation.” Florida NextGen Participants Sharing its flight data and operational implementation expertise, DayJet will work closely with state and federal agencies to develop priorities for airspace procedures and airport capabilities. Under the agreement, DayJet, over the next five years, will operate its Eclipse 500 very light jet (VLJ) fleet with equipment that will enable it to provide the government with data that comprise some of the key components of NextGen, which are necessary to achieve Performance-Based Air Traffic Management System including:
The project will include major participation by the Daytona Beach campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University which will be responsible for project management, airspace modeling and simulation, implementing RNP procedures and ADS-B applications along with developing curricula for NextGen education. In addition, the Florida Institute of Technology will perform studies of the energy, carbon footprint and noise benefits associated with the implementation of NextGen Technologies. Dr. Tim Brady, Dean of the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach campus said: “We see this as the natural combination of private business, higher education, and the federal government working together to set the course for the future of air traffic management.” The Florida Department of Transportation will participate in planning the routes and airports for NextGen implementation. In addition, the State Aviation Office will be involved in the evaluation of the economic benefits of NextGen at the State and local levels. Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Stephanie C. Kopelousos said: “Florida is a nexus for air transportation challenges and opportunities, and the leaders of the new on-demand industry are well positioned for early adoption of NextGen by virtue of their new aircraft, new business models, and willingness to invest. We are proud to continue in this tradition by working with DayJet, Embry-Riddle and others to usher in a new age of digital aviation that will produce a scalable expansion of the nation’s airspace with benefits in footprint, cost, mobility and economic opportunity.” Phased NextGen Implementation The first phase of the project (2008-2010) will focus on deploying Required Navigation Performance (RNP) technology for performance-based navigation, allowing aircraft operators to fly more precise flight paths at optimum altitudes to reduce fuel burn, carbon emissions, and noise. In addition, this phase will deploy Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) About NextGen NextGen is the first major technological transformation of airspace, aircraft and airport management systems in 50 years. By 2014, the FAA projects air traffic to double and delays to increase by 62 percent over 2004 levels. NextGen boosts the capacity and efficiency of the Nation’s Airspace System (NAS) by shifting from ground-based systems using outdated The innovation of NextGen creates dynamic economic development opportunities across the U.S. and supports a more sustainable model for growth of air transportation than ever before. NextGen promises to reduce carbon emissions in aviation by 12 to 20 percent while lowering fuel consumption and cost for industry, and delays for passengers. About “Per-Seat, On-Demand” Jet Service DayJet has developed the world’s first “Per-Seat, On-Demand” jet service that makes the convenience of corporate jet travel broadly available and affordable for more people and organizations, turning wasted travel time into valuable business and personal time. “Per-Seat” means customers only pay for the seat(s) they need, not the entire aircraft. “On-Demand” means About DayJet DayJet is the largest fleet operator of next-generation very light jet (VLJ) aircraft and the pioneer of a new type of regional business travel. “Per-Seat, On-Demand” jet service is sold by the individual seat and customized for each passenger’s unique time and budget requirements— prices start at a modest premium to full-fare economy coach airfares. Headquartered in Boca DayJet’s “Per-Seat, On-Demand” business jet service is operated by DayJet Corporation’s wholly owned subsidiary, DayJet Services, LLC, an air carrier registered with the Department of Transportation and the holder of an ondemand air carrier certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorizing operations under Part 135 of the FAA’s regulations under Title 49, Subtitle VII, of the United States Code.
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