"The members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics have operated unmanned aircraft (model aircraft) in the national airspace for decades and have set the example for operating small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) in a safe and harmonious fashion.” Source: Statement from AMA President Bob Brown.
Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System: An airborne collision avoidance system based on radar beacon signals which operates independent of ground-based equipment.
The Office of Airport Planning and Programming is responsible for national airport planning, environmental and social requirements, airport grants, property transfers, and passenger facility charges.