Investing.com -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Monday its plans to introduce a new pilot messaging system by September. This move comes in response to a series of system outages that have sparked safety concerns.

The FAA has chosen CGI Federal Inc. to assist in the modernization of the "Notice to Airmen" (NOTAM) system. This system is vital in providing pilots, flight crews, and others with crucial safety notices about U.S. airspace.

In January 2023, a failure of the NOTAM system led to the disruption of more than 11,000 flights. This incident marked the first nationwide U.S. ground stop since 2001. The NOTAM system experienced additional failures in February and March.

The upcoming pilot messaging database is part of the FAA’s efforts to address these issues and enhance the reliability of safety communications in U.S. airspace.

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