What Happened
Congress Urged to Fund FAA Modernization Efforts
The US aviation system is in need of a 21st-century upgrade, with recent travel disruptions in the Northeast highlighting the issue. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has requested $30 billion from Congress to complete essential upgrades to the nation’s aging air traffic control infrastructure. The funding would support the FAA’s efforts to modernize the air traffic control network, including the replacement of decades-old technology with more advanced systems. The FAA has warned that a lack of funding may delay the project, which could have significant implications for the flying public. This was reported by The Hill.