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President Trump Unveils Air Traffic Control Reform Initiative

Monday, June 05, 2017 at 09:46 PM ET

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President Trump announced plans to privatize the nation's air traffic control (ATC) system through a new "Air Traffic Control Reform Initiative."
The initiative aims to modernize the "outdated" and "broken" current system, reduce flight delays, increase efficiency, and address the slowing of commerce.
Under the plan, a new self-financing, non-profit organization would manage ATC operations, allowing the FAA to focus solely on safety, with promises of improved services without taxpayer money.

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