Aviation Forecasts Fiscal Years 1976 1987 Summary And Briefing Conference

The Conference was held for the primary purpose of (1) reemphasizing the importance of accurate data and aviation activity forecasts for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) planning and budgetary purposes, and (2) stimulating the interchange of ideas between FAA and the aviation community, particularly between the 'forecasters' and the 'forecast users.' During the Conference, the Aviation Forecast Branch presented highlights of the Aviation Forecasts for Fiscal Years 1976-1987 and described some of the thought processes, forecasting techniques, and assumptions which underlie graphs and data presented in various FAA forecast publications. This publication includes Conference Papers as well as representative questions and answers raised during the discussion period.