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Trump Administration Unveils $12.5B Air Traffic Overhaul Plan

5/9/2025

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The Trump administration is taking bold steps to revamp the U.S. air traffic control system, driven by a series of alarming accidents and tech failures. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled a $12.5 billion plan to upgrade aging equipment and construct new facilities, with hopes of enhancing safety and completing the project within four years—if Congress approves the funding.

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The Trump administration is taking bold steps to revamp the U.S. air traffic control system, driven by a series of alarming accidents and tech failures. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled a $12.5 billion plan to upgrade aging equipment and construct new facilities, with hopes of enhancing safety and completing the project within four years—if Congress approves the funding.