What about the next generationofair-trafficcontrolsystems that promise to useGPSsatellitesandradiotransponderstowarnallaircraftinagivenareaabout the presence of others?
What will be in demand are intercontinental air travel, remote area access where air strips are spotty, airtrafficcontrol networks, aerospace fasteners capable of holding together lighter, stronger composite structures, airplane maintenance and overhaul, jet engines and spare parts galore.
The accident happened in an area which is not under airtrafficcontrol, a FAA official who did not want to be identified discussing the details of the accident told CNN.