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. Department of Transportation (DOT) and FAA have launched the "brand new air traffic control system" (BNATCS) initiative to replace outdated software and hardware, driven by safety concerns and equipment failures.
Peraton, a national security firm, has been selected as the prime integrator under a performance-based contract to modernize the National Airspace System by 2028, starting with upgrading infrastructure to fiber optics and building a new digital command center.
The multibillion-dollar project has secured an initial $12.5 billion and is seeking an additional $20 billion, facing skepticism from Congress regarding accountability and potential cost overruns, citing past 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Secretary Sean Duffy has dubbed the “brand new air traffic control system” (BNATCS), an initiative to replace outdated software and hardware with state-of-the-art technology.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.
