The FAA recently announced how it plans to begin investing the first $1 billion of the $5 billion the agency has been given to improve the country’s air traffic system as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
How the FAA Will Spend $1 Billion To Improve ATC Over the Next Year
The funds will come from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA is investing the first $1 billion from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to modernize and sustain the national air traffic control system.
- Key areas of investment include overhauling electrical power systems, improving enroute flight centers, and upgrading navigation, weather, and surveillance equipment.
- Funds will also target aging control towers, long-range radar sites, environmental compliance, facility security, and recruiting personnel to reduce maintenance backlogs and enhance airspace safety.
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