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NBAA Backs Legislation for $30B in ATC Modernization Funding

September 29, 2026

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Key Takeaways

New Senate legislation proposes $30 billion for ATC modernization.
The bill aims to continue critical modernization work begun last year.
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy and NBAA support the legislation.
The funding would support upgrades to ATC telecom infrastructure and airports.

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Strategic Implications

This legislation may indicate a significant shift in US aviation policy, with a focus on modernizing air traffic control systems. The proposed funding could strengthen the nation's aviation infrastructure, which suggests a positive impact on the industry as a whole, and may help maintain America's position as a global aerospace leader.

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What Happened

Aviation Industry Unites Behind Senate Bill for Air Traffic Control Upgrades

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has joined Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy in welcoming new Senate legislation that would provide $30 billion in funding for air traffic control (ATC) modernization. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Eric Schmitt, aims to continue critical modernization work begun last year, including upgrades to ATC telecom infrastructure, airports, and control towers. The legislation has garnered support from the aviation industry, with nearly 60 organizations, including NBAA, forming the Modern Skies Coalition to support the administration’s plans to upgrade aviation safety. This development was reported by the National Business Aviation Association.

Source | Originally Published: September 28, 2026

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