What Happened
Federal Agency Awards $12.5 Billion Contract for Sweeping Modernization Effort
The FAA has awarded Peraton a $12.5 billion contract to lead a sweeping modernization effort of the US air traffic control system. The project, dubbed the ‘Brand New Air Traffic Control System,’ aims to replace the nation’s aging infrastructure with a more reliable and resilient platform. Peraton, a major government contractor, will guide engineering, acquisition, testing, and rollout of new capabilities, with the FAA overseeing progress. The agency expects the new system to enter service by the end of 2028, pending sustained funding and steady progress on early milestones, as reported by AeroTime.