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On May 8, 2025, President Trump and Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced a plan to overhaul the nation’s air traffic control system. This initiative aims to modernize outdated technology at over 4,600 control sites with new fiber, wireless, and satellite systems, including 25,000 radios and 600 radars. Airline leaders praised the plan, highlighting its importance in enhancing air travel safety and efficiency after years of relying on outdated infrastructure.

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