Trump Administration Seeks $30 Billion to Upgrade Airports, Air Traffic Control
The plan would fund new control towers, cloud computing and terminal upgrades as officials warn aging systems have disrupted flights and risked safety.
- On Friday, the White House and Department of Transportation urged Congress to approve $30.1 billion to upgrade aging United States airports and air traffic control systems.
- A January 2025 midair collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport that killed 67 people, alongside recent disruptions, has renewed safety concerns regarding infrastructure.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Budget Director Russell Vought seek $10.1 billion for air traffic control modernization, $2 billion for towers, and $18 billion for airport-related projects.
- The Federal Aviation Administration has replaced 68% of legacy copper telecommunications networks with high-speed fiber and plans to phase out floppy disks at more than 400 facilities by 2028.
- Major airlines support the request as the White House presses the Republican-led Congress to approve funding before year-end, ahead of the planned January transition when Democrats take control.
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Money is needed to modernize an outdated system, said the head of the American Ministry, Sean Duffy.
This article was originally published on Cedarnews.net. For more breaking news and exclusive reports, visit our website. The demand increased late Friday as the damage forced US authorities to impose a nationwide air traffic ban, bringing the country to a standstill. This story was originally published on Cedarnews. For more breaking news and exclusive reports, visit our official website.
The U.S. government is asking for $30,000 million from Congress to modernize airports and air control systems after failures that paralysed flights.The FAA faces criticism for lack of comprehensive planning, while the interruption caused thousands of delays and cancellations across the country.
White House urges Congress to provide $30.1 billion for aviation reform
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