DOT to overhaul nation's aging air traffic control system

As air traffic controllers manage thousands of daily flights nationwide, they’re dealing with decades-old technology and significant staffing shortfalls. To address these challenges, the Department of Transportation is set to announce a multibillion-dollar plan to modernize the country’s air traffic control infrastructure. NBC’s Tom Costello reports for TODAY.

May 8, 2025 - 15:26
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DOT to overhaul nation's aging air traffic control system
As air traffic controllers manage thousands of daily flights nationwide, they’re dealing with decades-old technology and significant staffing shortfalls. To address these challenges, the Department of Transportation is set to announce a multibillion-dollar plan to modernize the country’s air traffic control infrastructure. NBC’s Tom Costello reports for TODAY.