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US transportation chief to call for overhaul of air traffic control system


Published on 2025-05-08 12:41:31 - Reuters
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  • WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will urge Congress on Thursday to approve billions of dollars to replace aging radar, telecommunications equipment, towers and other facilities in an overhaul of the crumbling air traffic control system, airline officials said. Duffy, who will be joined by the CEOs of the five largest airlines and senior executives at Boeing and Airbus at 1:30 p.m. ET (1730 GMT) to unveil the plan at the department's headquarters, will not set a precise figure for the overhaul that he has previously estimated will cost "tens of billions of dollars." The Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic control network's woes have been years in the making, but a rush of high-profile mishaps, near-misses and a catastrophic crash in January have spiked public alarm and prompted calls for action.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is advocating for a significant overhaul of the nation's transportation infrastructure, emphasizing the need for increased investment to address safety, efficiency, and environmental concerns. Speaking at an event in Washington, D.C., Buttigieg highlighted the deteriorating condition of roads, bridges, and public transit systems, which he described as critical to the country's economic competitiveness. He called for bipartisan support to fund these improvements, noting that the current infrastructure is not only outdated but also poses safety risks. Buttigieg's remarks come as part of a broader push by the Biden administration to prioritize infrastructure development, with plans to introduce a comprehensive infrastructure bill in the coming months.

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