What Happened
Enhanced Air Traffic Control Technology Rolls Out At US Airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has deployed the first digital towers in the United States, at airports in Florida and Alaska. The new technology provides air traffic controllers with better tools to manage airspace, including a 360° view of airport activity. According to FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford, digital towers will enhance the safety and reliability of air traffic services. The deployment is part of the FAA’s efforts to modernize air traffic control, with five more non-towered airports scheduled to receive the systems. This development was originally reported in Airports International.