The Newarkification of Flying
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Modernizing Air Traffic Control: Urgency and Challenges
This chapter reviews a GAO report highlighting the FAA's unsustainable systems and the urgent need for modernization in air traffic control. The Transportation Secretary's plan for enhancements, including high-speed networks and new radios, faces significant funding challenges, with a $31 billion request contrasted against a $12.5 billion budget. The conversation emphasizes the importance of timely reforms for aviation safety, reflecting on past tragedies that have highlighted the need for urgent change.
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