Air traffic control towers are under-staffed and under-funded. Here's why that's been so difficult for Washington to solve.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled a plan on Thursday to ask Congress for billions of dollars to modernize the aging U.S. air traffic control system to address airport congestion, ...

Plans for a new air traffic control system were announced Thursday by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy amid a spotlight on the out-of-date ATC system and the air traffic controller shortage.

The Duluth International Airport secures $6 million from the FAA to replace its 70-year-old air traffic control tower, enhancing safety and efficiency.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy wants billions of dollars to replace outdated radar and telecommunications systems, air traffic control towers and other facilities and increase air ...

A new federal push to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system is taking shape in Tucson, with major upgrades ...

So, he reached out to FlyteCo’s management to express interest in leading regular guided tours of the 164-foot-high air traffic control tower. By January 2025, Henson had taken over FlyteCo’s Tower ...

The FAA Air Traffic Control tower at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, May 7, 2025. Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images The FAA in a statement Monday said the "antiquated ...

US Proposes Building New Air Traffic Control Towers, Radar Systems WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Thursday called on Congress to provide billions of dollars to ...

A new bird hide designed to resemble an air traffic control tower near Heathrow Airport, offers a unique perspective on the surrounding wildlife. The structure provides access to one of 13 nature ...

“I’m excited to announce that more federal money is being delivered to the Duluth International Airport for the construction of a new air traffic control tower,” said Rep. Stauber.