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 have selected Peraton as the prime integrator for the "Brand New Air Traffic Control System" (BNATCS), a major initiative to modernize the nation's outdated air traffic control infrastructure.
This multibillion-dollar project aims to replace aging software and hardware with state-of-the-art technology, including fiber optics and new digital command centers, to improve safety, reduce delays, and prepare the airspace for future demands, with an initial target completion by 2028.
While $12.5 billion has been allocated, the project seeks an additional $20 billion, facing scrutiny and skepticism from Congress due to the past failures and cost overruns of previous ATC modernization efforts like NextGen.
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Secretary Sean Duffy has dubbed the “brand new air traffic control system” (BNATCS), an initiative to replace outdated software and hardware with state-of-the-art technology.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.
