Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a comprehensive plan to overhaul the outdated air traffic control system, aiming for completion within four years. The initiative includes rebuilding infrastructure and upgrading technology, such as replacing old telecommunications systems with fiber optics and installing new flight management systems and radar. Duffy emphasized the need for bipartisan support from Congress to secure funding, citing a recent proposal that allocates $12.5 billion for these upgrades. He metaphorically likened the current system to outdated flip phones, advocating for a shift towards modern solutions to improve air traffic efficiency.
Duffy emphasized that modernizing air traffic control is critical, stating, "you can't build anything on top of the system that we now use," highlighting the need for new technology.
"To do it in three or four years, we need all of the money up front," said Duffy, stressing the importance of Congress's support for the overhaul.
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