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FAA announces new air traffic control system in hope of taming busy skies
The current ATC system "is based on an outdated technologies that are unable to meet" modern demands, an administration ...
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The Real Problem With the FAA
The ongoing crisis at Newark Liberty International Airport has laid bare the sorry state of our nation’s air-traffic-control system. Equipment outages have left air-traffic controllers unable to ...
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Air traffic control keeps planes moving. So why does it cause delays? | Cruising Altitude
Air traffic control staffing shortages and outdated technology are causing flight delays and cancellations. Transportation Secretary Duffy acknowledges the long-term neglect and underinvestment ...
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Trump administration unveils a plan to modernize the air traffic control system
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he wants a full modernization of the nation's antiquated air traffic control system within four years. On Thursday, he announced a far-reaching ...
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Feds plan for replacing nationwide air traffic control system amid Newark Airport issues
The transportation secretary unveiled a plan to overhaul the nation's air traffic control system after the Newark Airport outage. With proper funding and permitting reform, Duffy aims to complete ...
Black screens, silent radios and near misses: Air traffic control outages are not isolated to Newark
Air traffic controllers across the country have grappled with radar and communications outages for years, CNN review finds.
Newark’s air traffic nightmare continues as controllers lose contact with planes a 4th time
Controllers handling aircraft headed into Newark Liberty International Airport lost radio frequencies for approximately 2 ...