The current ATC system "is based on an outdated technologies that are unable to meet" modern demands, an administration statement said.

The Federal Aviation Administration recently announced a three-year plan to upgrade air traffic control systems nationwide.

The Trump administration on Thursday rolled out its three-year plan to build a brand new, “state-of-the-art" air traffic control system to address critical safety needs — replacing core infrastructure and telecommunications networks to “unlock the future of air travel.

The United States aviation industry continues to grapple with the worst air traffic controller shortage in nearly 30 years as a recent spate of incidents has thrust the high-stress profession into the spotlight.

Secretary Duffy says new fiber optic wiring will be in place to replace aging copper wires in the next two weeks as operational issues plague air travel.

President Donald Trump’s own policies have prompted departures of key staff and hurt morale at the aviation agency, complicating multi-billion dollar modernization plans.

The Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Transportation unveiled a plan to modernize the nation's air traffic control system on May 8. The plan includes building new facilities to ...