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new air traffic control system were announced Thursday by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy amid a spotlight on the out-of-date ATC system and the air traffic controller shortage.

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, ...

Further, he asked for lawmakers to cut red tape so modern technologies could be introduced into air traffic control towers more quickly. Left unsaid is how to ensure those improvements are made ...

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 ...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy wants billions of dollars to replace outdated radar and telecommunications systems, air traffic control towers and other facilities and increase air ...

The ATC procedures are managed through Air Route Traffic Control Centres (ARTCCs) and Airport Traffic Control Towers, which manage the ground movement of aircraft around airports and provide guidance ...

Outdated technology and staffing shortages at Newark Liberty International Airport have led to ongoing flight delays and cancellations. Experts warn that underfunding the FAA has prevented ...

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 ...

“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.