The Government Accountability Office's evaluation revealed that 138 air traffic controller systems managed by the F.A.A. are critically outdated, raising significant safety concerns.
The report noted that 51 systems are classified as unsustainable while another 54 may be on the verge of becoming unsustainable, posing operational risks.
A critical flaw was highlighted during a January 2023 systems outage linked to contract personnel accidentally deleting files, leading to thousands of flight delays.
The aging systems face historical challenges such as difficulty sourcing spare parts and limited skilled technical staff, complicating the necessary updates for modernization.
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