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Transportation Secretary Requests Funding For Modernization Efforts
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is seeking $10 billion from Congress for the next phase of modernizing America’s aging air traffic control system. The funding will be used for software updates and tower improvements, aiming to reduce systemic flight disruptions. Last year, Congress awarded $12.5 billion for the project, which has already led to significant progress, including the replacement of nearly 50% of all copper wires and the installation of new surface awareness systems at 54 airports. The effort is part of a larger initiative to rebuild the infrastructure of the US aviation system, as reported by HuffPost.