The acting FAA administrator, Chris Rocheleau, outlined a significant initiative to modernize the U.S. air traffic control system during a House hearing. He pointed out that over a third of the systems are outdated and unsustainable, with failures becoming apparent during recent communication outages. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy echoed the urgency, labeling it a crucial infrastructure project that garners bipartisan support from various stakeholders in the aviation sector. The coalition 'Modern Skies' has emerged to advocate for these necessary upgrades, emphasizing the necessity of moving beyond the outdated technology still prevalent today.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized the urgency of modernizing the U.S. air traffic control system, calling it 'the most important infrastructure project that we've had in this country for decades.'
Acting FAA administrator Chris Rocheleau stated, 'The whole idea is to replace the system. No more floppy disks or paper strips,' highlighting the outdated technology currently in use.
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