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 of a $5 billion allocation from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to modernize and sustain the nation's air traffic control system.
- Key investments include significant upgrades to electrical power systems, improvements to enroute flight center buildings, and the reinforcement of navigation, weather, and tracking equipment.
- Funding is also allocated for updating aging control towers and approach facilities, renovating long-range radar sites, managing hazardous materials, and enhancing facility security.
- The plan includes recruiting technical personnel and initiating the design and preparation for future control tower replacements, with an emphasis on engaging small and disadvantaged businesses.
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