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Officials plan to revamp the US air traffic control system. Here’s a breakdown by the numbers

The Trump administration announced a three-year plan on Thursday to modernize the United States' aging air traffic control system nationwide.
The plan emerged after a deadly midair collision in January and addresses a desperate need to upgrade outdated FAA networks, some still relying on copper wires.
It includes installing 4,600 high-speed connections, replacing 618 radar systems, building six new control centers and 15 towers, and extending ground tracking systems to 200 more airports.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy noted that many radars date back decades, maintenance sometimes requires buying parts on eBay, and fiber optic lines will be prioritized nationally.
The $12.5 billion budget proposal backed by 55 aviation groups represents a solid down payment, reflecting broad support but leaving 200 airports without ground systems post-upgrade.

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Officials plan to revamp the US air traffic control system. Here’s a breakdown by the numbers

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