The administration's funding authorization expires Sept. 30, and it needs more money to address the booming volume of air traffic, primarily because the air traffic control system needs safety and security upgrades.

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Now UPS is testing a technology designed to close that gap and, possibly, bring sweeping new efficiencies to the entire air traffic control system without compromising safety.

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Toyota said it sympathised with anyone in an accident involving one of its vehicles, but said it stood behind the safety and integrity of its electronic throttle control system.

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That brings me to my involvement with NextGen (Next Generation Air Traffic Control System) and gaining the opportunity to partner with the safety professionals at the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) in order to assist in moving the industry to the next level as it relates to operating safe and efficient skies.

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In addition to the aforementioned traction-control system, standard features include ABS brakes, electronic brake assistance, child safety locks and driver, passenger and side-head air bags.

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Of course, a great leap toward alleviating our aggravating air travel experiences would be to remove the air traffic control (ATC) system from the auspices of the Federal Aviation Administration (safety oversight would remain with the government).

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In response to the other concerns raised in the report, it said it had introduced a "quality and safety system" into mental health services which closely monitors the standards of care on wards, including nutrition infection control and training and education, among others.

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What the NTSB uncovers regarding the FAA's safety certification program could have important implications for the agency's ability to handle other technology challenges, including the transition to a new air traffic control system and the introduction of unmanned aircraft into the national airspace, said Jim Hall, a former safety board chairman.

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