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Written by Nick | June 29, 2026

Sec. Duffy Announces $18M in Upgrades for San Angelo Airport

Secretary Duffy said the airport will receive $18 million as part of a $12.5 billion national investment in air traffic control modernization approved by Congress. The funding will support voice switches, new radios, radar, fiber optic lines to replace copper wiring and new digital displays in the tower.

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Written by Nick | June 29, 2026

One Year Later: Modernizing America’s Skies for the Future of Flight

One year ago, the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill marked a historic moment for aviation by providing a $12.5 billion down payment to modernize the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system. It was a long-overdue investment in the technology, infrastructure and workforce that keep America’s skies safe and efficient every day. The funding

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Written by Nick | June 23, 2026

Safety Upgrades are Coming to Westchester County Airport

The airport, which serves 2 million flyers per year, is getting millions of dollars in funding to fix needed problems.

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Written by Nick | June 18, 2026

Denver International Airport to Replace Overdue Infrastructure to Benefit Both Employees, Passengers

Denver International Airport will replace some overdue infrastructure to benefit both air traffric controllers and passengers.

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Written by Nick | June 18, 2026

Albuquerque Air Traffic Control System to Receive $26M for Upgrades

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said big upgrades are coming to Albuquerque’s air traffic control system.

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Written by Nick | June 16, 2026

FAA Wants to Change This Old System of Paper Flight Strips

CNN’s Pete Muntean reported on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) plans to overhaul the nation’s air traffic control system, replacing decades-old paper flight strips with digital technology. He highlighted that this modernization project is happening at 17 airports so far. “It’s just old. We’ve been doing it for so many years, and there’s a better

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Written by Nick | June 11, 2026

Air Traffic Control Upgrades Roll Out at San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport is now equipped with upgraded air traffic control technology designed to enhance safety both in the air and on the ground.

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Written by Nick | May 22, 2026

New Site Aims to Track $12.5 Billion in Air Traffic Control System Upgrades

The Department of Transportation is rolling out a new website tracking the $12.5 billion effort to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system.

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Written by Nick | April 29, 2026

Modern Skies Coalition 1980s Video Receives National Award

Video honored for promoting the urgent need to modernize the U.S. air traffic control system WASHINGTON, April 29, 2026 — The Modern Skies Coalition’s 1980s-themed campaign video has been honored with a Ragan Communications award in the Informational Video category, recognizing outstanding achievement in making complex information clear, engaging and accessible. The award was presented