Airspace Operations and Safety Program (AOSP)

The Airspace Operations and Safety Program (AOSP) transforms the national airspace to meet the variety, density, and complexity of current and future users, keeping skies safer, smarter, and globally competitive. By digitizing information and scaling automation across the National Airspace System, AOSP helps cut delays and operating costs, lighten controller workload, and give passengers back valuable time.

AOSP partners with the FAA, industry, and academia to enable U.S. leadership for the next century of aviation while raising the bar on safety for every vehicle and operation. The program is led by acting program director Parimal Kopardekar, with Vanessa Aubuchon serving as acting deputy program director.

Work spans several focused projects. Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response (ACERO) develops airspace management technologies so remotely piloted aircraft can identify, monitor, and suppress wildfires 24 hours a day.

United States

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