Dossier
Air Traffic Control System
Coverage of Air Traffic Control System in the Nexus archive.
Shirley Beldsoeperson1Nashville International Airportplace1Transportation Security Administrationorganization1Airlines for Americaorganization1Chris Sununuperson1Federal Aviation Administrationorganization1Department of Transportationorganization1$12.5 billion modernization projecttopic1United Statesplace1
- Crowded planes and airports set records, straining the U.S. aviation system
U.S. airports and airlines are experiencing record passenger numbers, leading to overcrowded planes and increased strain on the aviation system. Airlines are pushing for government investment to modernize air traffic control, which is understaffed and outdated.
- New site aims to track $12.5B in air traffic control system upgrades
The Department of Transportation is launching a new website to monitor progress on a $12.5 billion modernization initiative for the nation's air traffic control system. This tracking platform aims to provide transparency on the sprawling upgrade effort.