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About Airspace Operations and Safety Program (AOSP)

About Airspace Operations and Safety Program (AOSP)

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The Airspace Operations and Safety Program (AOSP) accelerates the transformation of the National Airspace System (NAS) to meet the variety, density, and complexity of future airspace users. Our mission is to ensure that U.S. skies remain safe, innovative, and globally competitive while enabling Advanced Air Mobility and next-generation aviation technologies.

AOSP partners with the FAA, industry, academia, and other government agencies to ensure seamless integration of emerging technologies and new entrants into the NAS. Together, we are shaping a future where innovation and safety go hand in hand.

How AOSP Accelerates Transformation

Develop and Scale Capabilities
Advance airspace operations through automation, data-driven decision-making, and prognostic technologies that support NAS modernization.

Enable Advanced Air Mobility
Develop airspace concepts, standards, and validation tools that enable integration of new air vehicle operations at scale.
Digitize and Automate
Leveraging digital information and automation that enhance safety, efficiency, and operational capacity across the NAS.
Advance Wildfire Emergency Aerial Response
Develop technologies and operational concepts that enable safe, efficient aerial emergency response to wildfires.

Why It Matters

AOSP’s work delivers tangible benefits for passengers, operators, and the aviation industry:

Fewer Airline Delays
Streamlined operations reduce congestion and improve on-time performance.

Lower Operating Costs
Efficiency gains translate into cost savings for airlines and operators.

Reduced Controller Workload
Automation and predictive tools ease the burden on air traffic controllers.

Improved Passenger Experience
Faster, more reliable travel increases the value of time for travelers.

Economic Growth & U.S. Leadership
Driving innovation in drones and Advanced Air Mobility strengthens U.S. competitiveness.

Enhanced Safety
Every initiative is rooted in our unwavering commitment to safe integration of new technologies.

As aviation evolves, AOSP stands at the forefront—championing a future where Advanced Air Mobility, automation, and safety converge to create a smarter, more capable airspace for all users.