Transportation Secretary Duffy Says Major Overhaul of Air Traffic Control Coming Soon

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on May 5 that he would soon announce plans to “radically transform” America’s air traffic control, as recent safety incidents have put a spotlight on its aging technology and implications for travelers. In a Monday evening interview with Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle,” Duffy said he would unveil the major overhaul plan on May 8. “We are going to radically transform the way air traffic control looks,” Duffy said. “We’re going to build a brand new air traffic control system—from new telecom to new radars to new infrastructure. We’re bringing on new air traffic controllers....