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Duffy, airlines push Congress for $30 billion air traffic control funding
Original: Duffy, airlines urge Congress to approve $30B for air traffic control updates
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, joined by major airlines, is urging Congress to approve roughly $30 billion to modernize America's air traffic control system. The appeal targets aging equipment and staffing shortfalls that have contributed to delays and safety concerns across US airspace. The push puts funding for controllers, radar and communications technology on Congress's agenda, with airlines backing the investment to reduce disruptions for travelers.
Why now: Recent delays and safety incidents have renewed pressure to modernize the aging US air traffic control system.
Sean DuffyUS CongressUS airlinesFederal Aviation Administration
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- Duffy, airlines urge Congress to approve $30B for air traffic control updates · livenowfox.com
- Duffy, airlines urge Congress to approve $30B for air traffic control updates · FOX 13 Tampa Bay
- Duffy, airlines urge Congress to approve $30B for air traffic control updates · LiveNOW from FOX
- Duffy, airlines urge Congress to approve $30B for air traffic control updates · FOX 10 Phoenix
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