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Originally Posted by ctab5060X  Question: Why not just pick one and go with it? I mean, if they can contract out the FSS to Lockheed, why not contract out charts to Jeppesen? Just a thought... |
I think some of the flight training stuff is contracted out now, too, such as the Airplane Flying Handbook, etc. However, if the FAA contracted out the charts, that would only leave once source of charting capability left in the US. Jepp would have monopoly power and that couldn't be good.