News

President Trump Unveils Air Traffic Control Reform Initiative

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

Verified

Key Takeaways:

President Trump announced the Air Traffic Control Reform Initiative, proposing to privatize U.S. air traffic control (ATC) by transferring operations to a new, self-financing nonprofit organization.
He justified the reform by citing the current system's "ancient" and "broken" technology, "unacceptable delays," and the FAA's costly, failed modernization efforts, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce wait times.
Under the plan, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would focus solely on safety, while the new entity would manage route efficiency and timely service, with the president claiming broad support from various aviation stakeholders.

See a mistake? Contact us.