You are most likely correct. It may very well be the evolution of the industry.

The problem is that this proposal is a tax funded FAA mandate. If Boeing, Airbus, UAL, or whichever private company wants to invest billions in this technology then go for it. This should NOT be funded by tax payers in order for airlines to save a buck.

This is proof that our government is controlled by corporations. Not that we didn't already know that. Anyone know who insisted that this be put in the bill?