Trump administration unveils a plan to modernize the air traffic control system

The transportation secretary announced a far-reaching plan to drastically overhaul the current technology used by thousands of controllers responsible for guiding planes in and out of airports.

May 8, 2025 - 22:49
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Trump administration unveils a plan to modernize the air traffic control system
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks at an event unveiling a new U.S. air traffic control system at the Department of Transportation on Thursday in Washington, D.C.

The transportation secretary announced a far-reaching plan to drastically overhaul the current technology used by thousands of controllers responsible for guiding planes in and out of airports.

(Image credit: Win McNamee)