"America's airspace is the safest and strongest in the world, thanks to the incredible people who manage it every day and keep nearly one billion annual passengers moving safely around our country. As impressive as this system is, now is the time for step-change improvements to benefit all Americans. This is a shared imperative across the aviation ecosystem, and I've never felt more confident in the leadership driving this transformation."
"People choose to fly because time matters. My neighbor in seat 23C isn't looking to spend any more time than necessary on board. Yet as demand for air travel grows, traffic congestion in the system has led to longer gate-to-gate travel times. Flights are scheduled about 20 minutes longer today than in the 1980s on the same routes. There's a real economic impact for everyone. That's why bold action is needed."
"By adopting cutting-edge technology across the ATC system, we can increase efficiency and create capacity for growth. Travelers will spend less time waiting through delays and sitting on taxiways. Operators will be more efficient. Airlines will fly more reliably and save fuel. More air traffic controllers will be better equipped and their job will be easier. Communities will gain more predictable access to essential services. This is about connecting people and strengthening our national infrastructure to reflect the best of American innovation."
America's airspace is the safest and strongest globally, but system-wide improvements are needed to accommodate growing demand and reduce delays. Gate-to-gate travel times have increased, and flights are scheduled about 20 minutes longer today than in the 1980s on the same routes, creating economic and operational costs. Adoption of proven, cutting-edge air traffic control (ATC) technology can increase efficiency, create capacity, reduce delays and fuel use, and ease controllers' workloads. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act authorizes $12.5 billion as a down payment toward modernization. Faster, larger-scale investment and industry cooperation remain essential.
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