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US proposes building new air traffic control towers, radar systems


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U.S Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Thursday called on Congress to provide billions of dollars to replace the Federal Aviation Administration's crumbling telecommunications equipment and radar systems, build new towers and improve runway safety. Duffy's plan calls for replacing copper wire with new fiber, wireless and satellite technologies, replacing 618 radars, increasing the number of airports with surface awareness technology and building six air traffic control centers.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $1.66 billion project to modernize the air traffic control system in the New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia regions, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency. This initiative, part of a broader effort to update the national airspace system, involves replacing outdated equipment and infrastructure at several key facilities, including the New York and Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facilities. The project is expected to be completed by 2030 and will help accommodate the growing demand for air travel in one of the busiest airspaces in the world. The funding for this project will come from a combination of federal grants and user fees, and it is subject to environmental reviews and public feedback before final approval.

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