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The 2024 FAA Data Challenge

Analytics Powering Airspace Evolution Challenge Page
The 2024 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Data Challenge ushers in a groundbreaking opportunity for university students to identify challenges and present solutions toward the evolution of the National Airspace System (NAS) into a more information-centric entity. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, participants are invited to tackle pressing challenges within aviation safety, operational efficiency, sustainable aviation, and the exploration of novel NAS applications. This challenge not only highlights the FAA’s commitment to innovation and safety but also opens the door for the next generation of data scientists and engineers to contribute meaningful solutions that could shape the future of aviation.

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Samya Rose Stumo National Air Grant Fellowship

The FAA Samya Rose Stumo National Air Grant Fellowship (NAGF) program offers an opportunity for graduate students to gain experience in how aviation legislation and policy are developed in Congress. For more information, download the .pdf flyer or visit the FAA site.

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Impact of Proposed Sustainable Skies Act on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Minimum Selling Price

ASCENT project 1 has built a set of decision support tools to inform development of the SAF production to reach national and international greenhouse gas reduction goals. One of these tools is a set of harmonized techno-economic analyses (TEAs) for the certified SAF pathways. Recently, these TEA tools were used to assess possible scenarios for the Sustainable Skies Act to be enacted and its impact on potential SAF fuel prices. .PDF