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Written by Nick | February 26, 2026

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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Written by Nick | February 6, 2026

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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Written by Nick | January 29, 2026

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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Written by Nick | January 22, 2026

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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Written by Nick | December 17, 2025

The Modern Skies Coalition Urges House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to Support the Aviation Funding Solvency Act

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Written by Nick | December 4, 2025

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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Written by Nick | November 19, 2025

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

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Written by Nick | November 11, 2025

An Open Letter to Congress from the Modern Skies Coalition

WASHINGTON, November 11, 2025 – The Modern Skies Coalition — representing more than 50 aviation and aerospace organizations — today placed a full-page advertisement in The Washington Post, calling on Congress to immediately end the government shutdown and restore stability to the nation’s aviation system.

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Written by Nick | November 6, 2025

Modern Skies Coalition Stands United in Calling on Congress to End the Shutdown Without Delay

WASHINGTON, November 6, 2025 – Today, a broad coalition of aviation stakeholders released thestatement below calling on Congress to end the shutdown: “The aviation community stands united in calling on Congress to end the shutdown without delay. Thisprolonged shutdown has strained the aviation system and its dedicated workforce to unacceptable levels of stress and disruption.

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