""Congress should have faith in this DOT, in this FAA, because we are building, and we're building now," said Duffy, emphasizing the need for more funding to transition the system from analog to digital."
"Duffy noted that Congress allocated $12.5 billion for the modernization effort, but the total cost is projected to exceed $31 billion, highlighting the financial challenges ahead."
"The government has been trying to modernize the U.S. national airspace system since 2003, with little success, as previous efforts yielded only a fraction of the expected benefits."
"Transportation has tapped Peraton as the prime integrator for the new plan, which focuses specifically on the air traffic control system rather than the entire national airspace system."
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced progress in modernizing the U.S. air traffic control system, emphasizing the need for more funding to complete the project. The initiative aims to transition from analog to digital infrastructure, with a projected cost exceeding $31 billion. Although some workstreams are slightly delayed, Duffy remains optimistic about finishing the project within the timeline. The government has struggled with modernization efforts since 2003, and the new plan focuses specifically on air traffic control improvements.
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