FAA Modernization Overhaul Has Hit a Funding Wall, Secretary Says Feb 19, 2026 | 3:31 pm The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is out of money to execute the second phase of its modernization plan, but Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday morning that he believes Congress will appropriate more funds to keep the effort going. […]
FAA Awards Contracts to Overhaul Radar Systems by 2028 Jan 6, 2026 | 1:00 pm The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded contracts to two companies to overhaul the nation’s 40-year-old radar systems as part of its efforts to modernize the U.S. air traffic control (ATC) system. […]
FAA Details ATC Modernization Progress, Addresses Staffing Challenges Dec 18, 2025 | 1:23 pm The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told Congress Wednesday it is expediting modernization of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) systems, aiming to complete the overhaul by late 2028, and drawing skepticism from lawmakers over safety risks and staffing challenges. […]
DOT Awards Peraton $12.5B to Overhaul Air Traffic Control Systems Dec 5, 2025 | 3:14 pm The Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded technology company Peraton a $12.5 billion contract to modernize and replace legacy air traffic control (ATC) systems, the department announced on Thursday. […]
FAA Begins Next Phase of ATC Modernization With New Centralized Platform Search Nov 26, 2025 | 1:40 pm The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants a new centralized platform that air traffic controllers can use to receive flight data and move aircraft between different parts of the airspace, the agency said last week. […]
FAA Opens Bids for ATC System Modernization Sep 10, 2025 | 1:06 pm The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened its bidding process to industry for a newly modernized air traffic control (ATC) system that will take place over the course of the next three and a half years and two phases. […]
Senate Confirms Bedford to Head FAA, Lead Tech Fixes Jul 9, 2025 | 4:51 pm The Senate voted today to confirm the nomination of Bryan Bedford to head the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), despite the pick being a controversial one among Senate Democrats. […]