The FAA and Department of Transportation are undertaking a three-year effort to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system. [Credit: National Air Traffic Controllers Association]
Key Takeaways:
The U.S. DOT and FAA are launching a "brand new air traffic control system" (BNATCS) initiative to replace outdated infrastructure with state-of-the-art technology.
Peraton has been awarded a performance-based contract as the prime integrator to lead Phase 1 of this multi-billion dollar modernization, aiming for completion by 2028.
This overhaul is critical due to persistent safety vulnerabilities, frequent equipment failures, and a significant increase in flight delays caused by the current antiquated systems.
The project has secured $12.5 billion, but an additional $20 billion is needed, facing skepticism from Congress due to the prior, underperforming NextGen modernization effort.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and FAA are overseeing work on what Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has dubbed the “brand new air traffic control system” (BNATCS), an initiative to replace outdated software and hardware with state-of-the-art technology.
On Friday, the agencies announced a prime integrator—essentially a general contractor—to lead the effort.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
