New air traffic control towers built at municipal and smaller airports will feature recycled steel and ground-source heating and cooling. [Courtesy: FAA]
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The FAA has selected a new, adjustable-height air traffic control tower design for municipal and smaller airports, featuring extensive sustainable elements like recycled materials, all-electric systems, and ground-source heating/cooling.
This new design will replace aging towers at 31 candidate airports, funded by $500 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aiming to increase flight capacity sustainably and affordably with groundbreaking expected next year.
New air traffic control towers built at municipal and smaller airports will feature sustainable design elements, such as recycled steel and ground-source heating and cooling, according to the FAA.
Earlier this week, the agency announced it had selected a control tower design that allows for height to be adjusted based on airport traffic and sightline requirements.
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