All articles tagged with #faa modernization
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Aerospace America
The new FAA administrator Bryan Bedford emphasizes modernizing the aging U.S. air traffic system, advancing drone technology, and embracing innovation to meet growing airspace demands, while seeking congressional support for infrastructure upgrades.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Forbes
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system, Nav Canada, which has modernized technology, improved safety, and reduced costs, as a solution to the FAA's outdated infrastructure and chronic underinvestment.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.