Date of Award
12-1-2014
Document Type
Independent Study
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Aviation
Abstract
The privatization of air traffic control (ATC) is one possible way to reduce the cost, increase the efficiency, and speed the innovation of ATC in the United States. However, studies from other countries in which ATC services have been privatized show mixed results in these areas and have often involved imposing some kind of fee-for-service pricing system. Furthermore, analyses of privatization efforts in other areas of government demonstrate that such efforts have been controversial and have not always resulted in lower service delivery costs. Therefore, a possible alternative would be to focus on reorganizing the FAA and consolidating services such as approach controls and en route centers.
Recommended Citation
Lindsey, Daniel, "Privatization of Air Traffic Control Services in the United States: A Comparison of Past Government Privatization Efforts in the United States and Other Countries" (2014). Theses and Dissertations. 363.
https://commons.und.edu/theses/363