; (2) the office responsible for the implementation of the such covered upgrades; (3) the metrics being used to measure progress in implementing the covered upgrades; and (4) the status of the covered upgrades as of the date of the report. 547. Enhanced air traffic services (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish a pilot program to provide air traffic control services on a preferential basis to aircraft equipped with certain NextGen avionics that— (1) lasts at least 2 years; and (2) operates in at least 3 suitable airports. (b) Duration of daily service The air traffic control services provided under the pilot program established under subsection (a) shall occur for at least 3 consecutive hours between 0600 and 2200 local time during each day of the pilot program. (c) Airport selection The Administrator shall designate airports for participation in the pilot program after consultation with aircraft operators, manufacturers, and airport sponsors. (d) Definitions (1) Certain NextGen avionics The term certain NextGen avionics means those avionics and related software designated by the Administrator after consultations with aircraft operators and manufacturers. (2) Preferential basis The term preferential basis means— (A) prioritizing aircraft equipped with certain NextGen avionics during a Ground Delay Program by assigning them fewer minutes of delay relative to other aircraft based upon principles established after consultation with aircraft operators and manufacturers