New site aims to track $12.5B in air traffic control system upgrades
Summary
The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched a new website called Modern Skies to track progress on a $12.5 billion project to update the country's air traffic control system. This project involves thousands of upgrades to technology and infrastructure, aiming to improve flight safety and efficiency by 2028.Key Facts
- The Modern Skies website shows progress on more than 10,000 air traffic control projects nationwide.
- The project focuses on updating radar systems, radios, fiber optic cables, and aircraft tracking technology.
- Current work includes replacing old copper wiring and installing new digital voice switches and surface monitoring systems at airports.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to finish major upgrades by 2028.
- Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford emphasized transparency by providing monthly updates.
- The FAA manages over 18 million flights and 1 billion passenger movements each year, making it the world’s largest aviation system.
- The project addresses new airspace demands like drones, supersonic planes, and space launches.
- Officials are seeking additional funding from Congress to develop AI software that can better manage flight schedules and reduce delays.
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