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U.S. aviation system
Coverage of U.S. aviation system in the Nexus archive.
- When airline pilots say there are safety issues, we need policymakers to listen and act
Airline pilots highlight growing safety concerns in the U.S. aviation system due to increased traffic, aging infrastructure, and recent incidents like midair collisions and runway accidents. They urge policymakers to invest in modernizing air traffic control systems and mandate real-time tracking technology to address safety gaps.
- 'We can do better,' FAA head says of work to update U.S. analog air traffic system
The U.S. aviation system is undergoing modernization, but FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford emphasizes that additional funding is required to enhance efficiency and flexibility. The current analog air traffic system is being updated to improve performance.