What Happened
Florida And Alaska Airports First To Receive New Technology
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the launch of the first digital air traffic control towers in the US, with the systems now operational at the Bartow executive airport in Florida and the Kenai municipal airport in Alaska. The FAA plans to roll out the technology to five additional regional airports next. This development is part of the FAA’s efforts to modernize the US air traffic control system, with Congress approving $12.5 billion for air traffic control reforms in June 2025. The news was reported by The Guardian.