ATC
DOT IG: FAA Not Up to Speed in Stars Integration
Despite installation of this major ATC system upgrade, the FAA has “experienced challenges” in transitioning from the legacy system to Stars.

While the FAA has installed its Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (Stars) at 11 large terminal radar approach control (TRACON) air traffic facilities, a DOT inspector general (IG) investigation concludes that, despite installation of this major ATC system upgrade, the FAA has “experienced challenges” in transitioning from the legacy system to Stars.