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U.S. Seeks Innovators for Air Traffic Control Modernization

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U.S. Seeks Innovators for Air Traffic Control Modernization
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The U.S. aims to overhaul its outdated air traffic control system, replacing legacy equipment like floppy disks and paper strips with modern technology, but faces significant challenges including high costs, aging facilities, and political hurdles, with a goal to complete the upgrade within four years.

Topics:top-newstechnology#air-traffic-control#faa#infrastructure-investment#modernization#outdated-technology#technology
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  1. 'No more floppy disks': Air traffic control overhaul faces some daunting obstacles  NPR
  2. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Seeks Top Innovators to Spearhead Air Traffic Control Overhaul  Department of Transportation (.gov)
  3. DOT Calls On ‘Innovators’ To Lead ATC Modernization Charge  AVweb
  4. Flying into danger  The Week
  5. DOT Begins Search for Lead Contractor in ATC Overhaul  FLYING Magazine

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