
One Thing: Air Traffic, Out of Control?
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Modernizing Air Traffic Control
This chapter explores the urgent need to update the U.S. air traffic control system, highlighting the risks posed by outdated technology that has not been modernized for decades. Using Newark airport as a case study, it discusses the comprehensive plans for overhauling aging infrastructure and the challenges of securing necessary funding and bipartisan support. The conversation emphasizes the complexity of the issue and the necessity for collective efforts across various stakeholders to ensure safer and more efficient air travel.
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