DOT and FAA seek $30 billion from Congress to finish air traffic control upgrade
The Transportation Department and the Federal Aviation Administration are urging lawmakers to approve a $30 billion package to complete the nation’s air-traffic-control modernization and curb flight disruptions.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford introduced the Modern Skies Act at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, outlining a $30 billion request to finish updating the air-traffic-control system. The funding aim is to alleviate persistent flight delays and cancellations. Senator Eric Schmitt, who unveiled the bill, is leading the congressional push, which Duffy described as highly bipartisan. The proposal targets a comprehensive overhaul of the aging infrastructure that manages U.S. air travel.
Why it matters
Funding the upgrade could significantly reduce flight delays and improve safety for millions of travelers.
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