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Inside America’s Biggest Aviation Overhaul Since the Jet Age

The FAA announced the largest modernization of U.S. air traffic control since the jet age, replacing decades-old systems.

Upgrades include new fiber wiring, radios, radars, and digital flight strips to improve safety and efficiency.

Officials also emphasized a push to address staffing shortages, citing a surge of applicants for air traffic controller jobs.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy hosted hundreds of aviation partners and industry leaders at Tuesday’s Modern Skies Summit, touting major upgrades to the nation’s air traffic control system.

“This is truly the largest overhaul in aviation since the jet age,” Duffy said. 

The future of air travel has arrived. Today, @SecDuffy announced groundbreaking new airspace software that will modernize America’s skies and dramatically REDUCE delays. The GOLDEN AGE OF TRAVEL IS HERE! ✈️pic.twitter.com/IkNaJz09E3— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 21, 2026

The future of air travel has arrived. Today, @SecDuffy announced groundbreaking new airspace software that will modernize America’s skies and dramatically REDUCE delays. The GOLDEN AGE OF TRAVEL IS HERE! ✈️pic.twitter.com/IkNaJz09E3

Thanks to funding from the One Big Beautiful Bill, the Federal Aviation Administration is upgrading and replacing wiring, communication equipment, radars, and electronic flight strips.

FAA Acting Chief Technology Officer Rebecca Guy outlined changes to the four areas alongside Justin Ciaccio, president of Peraton’s National Aerospace Solutions section. 

Wires: The FAA is replacing thousands of miles of copper wires dating back to........

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