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- 1DOT and Aviation Groups Seek $30 Billion to Modernize Airspace●DOT, Aviation Groups Ask Congress for $30B to Modernize Airspace
The Department of Transportation, joined by aviation industry groups, is asking Congress for $30 billion to modernize the US air traffic control system and national airspace. The request covers upgrades to aging infrastructure, including radar, communications and technology systems. It comes amid heightened attention to airline safety following recent incidents and delays tied to outdated equipment, with lawmakers now weighing how to fund the overhaul.