Duffy, Airlines Urge Congress to Quickly Approve $30 Billion for Aviation Reforms
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FAA and DOT ask for $30 billion to overhaul air traffic control system
The Transportation Department and Federal Aviation Administration are pleading with Congress to fund a $30 billion project to finish modernizing the nation’s air traffic control system and, in turn, address flight delays and cancellations. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford announced the introduction of the Modern Skies Act at Ronald Reagan Washington […]
Transportation Secretary Duffy Seeks $30 Billion To Modernize Nation’s Air Traffic Control System
WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews) — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is asking Congress for $30 billion to finish a nationwide overhaul of the air traffic control system, replacing decades-old technology that officials say has contributed to delays, ground stops and single-point failures affecting millions of travelers. The request, announced last week and highlighted again in recent public […]
‘Approve $30 billion now!’: Duffy urges Congress to pass Modern Skies Act for aviation reforms
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, major airlines and other groups on Monday urged Congress to quickly approve another $30 billion for air traffic control towers, software and digital upgrades as well as improving airport facilities.Congress approved $12.5 billion over five years in June 2025 for air traffic control reforms but Duffy has been seeking billions more and has upped the request for more funds for air traffic con…
Duffy, airlines urge Congress to quickly approve $30 billion for aviation reforms
ARLINGTON, Virginia Sept 28 (Reuters) - US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, major airlines and other groups on Monday urged Congress to quickly approve another $30 billion for air traffic control towers, software and digital upgrades as well...
The photo shows U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaking at a press conference in Washington, D.C., on March 9, 2026. (Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times reporter)
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