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FAA Tackles $10 Billion Overhaul of Outdated Air Traffic Control

6/7/2025

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The FAA is on a mission to revamp the aging U.S. air traffic control system, still using relics like floppy disks. With an estimated price tag in the tens of billions and a four-year timeline, the journey is fraught with challenges, including funding hurdles and doubts about feasibility. While industry backing is robust, lingering fears from past setbacks loom large.

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Story summary

The FAA is on a mission to revamp the aging U.S. air traffic control system, still using relics like floppy disks. With an estimated price tag in the tens of billions and a four-year timeline, the journey is fraught with challenges, including funding hurdles and doubts about feasibility. While industry backing is robust, lingering fears from past setbacks loom large.