Topic: Billy Nolan

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Red Queen
Episode 1530 3:01:25 - 3:06:01

1530: Red Queen

NOTAM System Failure and FAA Technology Overhaul

Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolan testified before Congress regarding the January 11th failure of the NOTAM system, which grounded flights nationwide. Nolan admitted that he could not guarantee such a failure would never happen again but stated that the agency is working to modernize its outdated technology. The hearing explored the need for better redundancies in critical aviation safety systems.