Lessons from Canada and Abroad on Privatizing U.S. Air Traffic Control

The article argues that the U.S. should emulate Canada's successful privatized air traffic control system, Nav Canada, which has modernized technology, improved safety, and reduced costs, as a solution to the FAA's outdated infrastructure and chronic underinvestment. It discusses the benefits of privatization, including increased efficiency, better funding, and faster upgrades, while highlighting the current challenges faced by the FAA such as aging systems, staffing shortages, and infrastructure decay.