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Trump Administration Unveils Plan To Modernize Air Traffic Control System

The Trump administration unveiled a plan to replace outdated air traffic control technology with a modern system costing tens of billions of dollars, aiming to improve safety and efficiency after recent airport delays and a fatal midair collision; the plan has industry support but faces funding and ...

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Trump Administration Unveils Plan to Modernize U.S. Air Traffic Control System

The Trump administration announced a three-year, $250 million plan to replace the outdated FAA air traffic control system, citing safety concerns and aiming for completion by 2028, including infrastructure upgrades and new technologies to improve efficiency and address challenges of a growing aviati...

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Trump Administration Proposes $12.5 Billion Air Traffic Control System Overhaul

The Trump administration announced a plan to overhaul the outdated U.S. air traffic control system by 2028, involving six new control centers, technology upgrades at 4,600 locations, and a projected cost of $12.5 billion, driven by recent deadly crashes and system failures.

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NTSB Report Details Hudson River Helicopter Crash

The NTSB's preliminary report on the April Hudson River helicopter crash that killed six people, including a Spanish family of five and the pilot, details the helicopter's flight path and the catastrophic failure of its tail boom. The helicopter lacked video or data recording devices.

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Black Hawk Pilot Ignored Air Traffic Control, Leading to Deadly Collision

A military Black Hawk helicopter collided with a passenger plane near Washington, D.C., on January 17th, killing 67 people; a new report reveals the Black Hawk pilot ignored air traffic control instructions seconds before the crash, which occurred during her annual flight evaluation.

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Fewer Aviation Investigations Despite High-Profile Accidents Increase Public Anxiety

In the first quarter of 2025, the NTSB conducted fewer aviation accident investigations than in 2024 or the previous decade's average; however, several highly publicized accidents, including a helicopter crash and a midair collision, have increased public anxiety and led to a drop in air travel.

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Trump Administration Seeks Billions to Replace Outdated Air Traffic Control System

The Trump administration plans to replace the U.S.'s aging air traffic control system following a fatal accident and near misses, but needs Congress to approve tens of billions of dollars; the current system is so outdated that spare parts are purchased on eBay.

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FAA Announces $Billions for Air Traffic Control System Modernization

The FAA announced a three-year, multi-billion dollar plan to modernize America's air traffic control systems, replacing outdated technologies following recent fatal crashes and communication failures, with bipartisan Congressional support.

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Hudson River Helicopter Crash Kills Six

On April 10, a Bell 206L-4 helicopter carrying six people, including three children, crashed into the Hudson River near the Holland Tunnel after a midair breakup, following reported loud bangs, killing all onboard; the NTSB is investigating.

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Newark Airport Meltdown Exposes Outdated Air Traffic Control System

A communication and radar system failure at the Philadelphia air traffic control facility on April 28th, 2024, caused a week of delays and cancellations at Newark Liberty International Airport, highlighting an outdated system and staff shortages; at least five FAA employees took trauma leave.

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Drones Pose Increasing Threat to Air Safety at Major US Airports

In 2023, drones were involved in nearly two-thirds of near-midair collisions at the 30 busiest US airports, the highest percentage since 2020, highlighting a significant safety concern as drone usage has risen.

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2025 Aviation Incidents: Fewer Investigations, Higher Public Anxiety

In the first quarter of 2025, there were 171 civil aviation accident investigations in the US, down from 185 in 2024, and several high-profile incidents, including a fatal helicopter crash and a midair collision, increased public anxiety and decreased air travel.

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