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FAA asks Congress for $30 billion to modernize air traffic control
Original: FAA asks Congress for $30B to finish air traffic control modernization
The Federal Aviation Administration has asked Congress for roughly $30 billion to complete the modernization of the US air traffic control system. The funding request covers upgrades to aging radars, communications equipment and other infrastructure that controllers rely on. The appeal comes as officials face growing pressure over near-misses, staffing shortages and technology failures that have strained the US aviation system.
Why now: Concerns about aging air traffic infrastructure and recent aviation safety scares have put FAA funding in the spotlight.
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