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WASHINGTON, July 17, 2025 — The Modern Skies Coalition appreciates Congress for recognizing its obligation to continue funding air traffic control (ATC) modernization efforts. The $12.5 billion previously secured was a necessary downpayment—but only the beginning. Today’s markup affirms the need for sustained investment in staffing, systems and technology to overhaul our ATC system.  Continued congressional action

WASHINGTON, July 15, 2025 — The Modern Skies Coalition appreciates the House THUD Appropriations Subcommittee robustly funding the FAA, including more than $6 billion to update antiquated facilities and equipment, support new technology and also ensure the FAA has the funding needed to work toward full staffing. This funding is urgently

WASHINGTON, July 4, 2025 — The Modern Skies Coalition—comprised of more than 50 aviation and aerospace organizations—applauds President Trump for signing into law provisions that call for investing $12.5 billion into air traffic control modernization. This is an important down payment toward updating technology, upgrading facilities and ensuring the National Airspace System (NAS) is properly staffed

WASHINGTON, July 3, 2025 — The Modern Skies Coalition applauds the House for approving $12.5 billion for air traffic control modernization and recognizing that a modern National Airspace System (NAS) is vital to our economy and the millions of Americans who rely on it every day. This is a meaningful first step toward replacing outdated technology

WASHINGTON, July 1, 2025 — The Modern Skies Coalition—which is comprised of more than 50 aviation and aerospace organizations, representing millions of people—is deeply appreciative of the Senate for approving $12.5 billion for air traffic control modernization. The safety of travelers and our employees is paramount, and this dedicated investment is a much needed down payment to

Coalition leaders share priorities for the future of aviation during House T&I Committee hearing WASHINGTON, June 4, 2025 — The Modern Skies Coalition welcomed the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee’s continued oversight of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024, as industry leaders representing diverse aviation stakeholders testified during a hearing titled “FAA

Video highlights 1980s floppy disks still being used in control towers WASHINGTON, May 21, 2025 — The Modern Skies Coalition, which is comprised of more than 50 aviation industry organizations, is intensifying its campaign to spotlight the urgent need for Congress to act swiftly to modernize ATC technology and infrastructure. As part of its ongoing public

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2025 – Today, a broad coalition of aviation stakeholders released the statement below supporting Secretary Duffy’s Air Traffic Control modernization plan: “We strongly support Secretary Duffy’s plan to rebuild our nation’s air traffic control system. Recent issues—especially those at DCA and EWR—remind us of the urgent need for a sharp focus on