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Modern Skies Coalition Statement Calling on Congress to Stop Essential Work Without Pay that Jeopardizes Aviation Safety and Security
The Modern Skies Coalition today issued the following statement on the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown: As the shutdown stretches into its sixth week, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers (TSOs) are now on day 40 without a full paycheck. Just last fall, federal aviation employees went 43 days without pay during the longest
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DCA Gets Digital Air Traffic System to Lighten Controllers’ ‘Cognitive Load’
This digital air traffic system is now in place at over a dozen airports around the country, but some, including Dulles and BWI, are still using those paper strips.
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Secretary Duffy Tours Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport To Get New Tech As Part of Modernization Push
“Phoenix is, as you know, a wildly expanding market. A lot of growth here, and so the airport is growing to meet the needs of the community,” Secretary Duffy said. “But also, something unique is happening in Phoenix at Sky Harbor. You have some of the better technology in all of our airports across the
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Modern Skies Coalition Urges Congress to Prevent Another Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Shutdown
WASHINGTON, January 29, 2026 – Today, a broad coalition of aviation stakeholders released the statement below: “Building from our recent statement of support for the FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill, the Modern Skies Coalition urges support for passage of funding for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its critical safety and modernization
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Modern Skies Coalition Urges Passage of the FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, January 22, 2026 – Today, a broad coalition of aviation stakeholders released the statement below: “As members of the Modern Skies Coalition, we urge the House and Senate to pass the FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill. We appreciate and support the bicameral Appropriations Committees’ bipartisan leadership in ensuring increased
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Modern Skies Coalition Statement on Integrator Selection
WASHINGTON, December 4, 2025 — The Modern Skies Coalition — representing more than 50 aviation and aerospace organizations — commends the Administration for moving forward with the selection of an integrator to guide the ATC modernization effort. Choosing a leading partner marks a meaningful step toward deploying next-generation technology, strengthening critical infrastructure and supporting a more
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Modern Skies Coalition Urges Congress to Shield the Aviation Ecosystem from Government Shutdowns
WASHINGTON, November 19, 2025 – Today, a broad coalition of aviation stakeholders released the statement below: “As members of the Modern Skies Coalition, we urge Congress to ensure that our nation’s aviation system and those who rely upon it are never subjected to another government shutdown. Travelers, shippers and other users of the system pay