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Written by Nick | April 21, 2026

Transportation Secretary Duffy Remarks on Air Traffic Control Modernization

Secretary Duffy emphasized the urgency of upgrading the nation’s aviation system, noting that work was already underway and expected to be completed within three years.

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Written by Nick | April 8, 2026

Sec. Duffy: FAA is Putting $12.5B in ATC Modernization to Work — Deploying New Radar, Telecom Equipment

Thanks to $12.5 billion into brand-new equipment at airports across the country — State of the Art Radars, Electronic Flight Strips, Brand New Fiber Lines and New Runway Tracking Tech. These upgrades will make travel safer and more efficient than ever

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Written by Nick | March 31, 2026

Congress Can Help Deliver Modern Skies Nationwide

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Written by Nick | March 25, 2026

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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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