What Happened
Enhanced Air Traffic Control Systems For US Airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has installed new surface movement radars at three US airports as part of the Brand New Air Traffic Control System initiative. The new Surface Movement Radar-4 (SMR-4) is being installed at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Grand Junction Regional Airport, and Houston Airports. This development is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to modernize air traffic control systems. The installation was reported by Aviation Week.