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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

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

The Modern Skies Coalition supports Secretary Duffy’s efforts to modernize our nation’s air traffic control system, with a focus on strengthening the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS) while addressing antiquated technology and staffing shortages. The event held at the Department of Transportation today shows the important progress made over the past

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

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

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

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