What Happened
Agency Lacks Funds for Critical Air Traffic Control Upgrade
The Federal Aviation Administration is facing a funding gap for its common automation platform, a critical project aimed at modernizing air traffic control systems. The platform is envisioned to combine the agency’s En Route Automation Modernization and Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System platforms. Despite the funding shortfall, competition for the contract is heating up, with the FAA still moving forward with the procurement process. The development was reported by an unknown source.