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US Air Traffic Control Undergoes Biggest Upgrade Since the Jet Age

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US Air Traffic Control Undergoes Biggest Upgrade Since the Jet Age
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The FAA announced the largest modernization of U.S. air traffic control since the jet age, replacing decades-old systems.



Upgrades include new fiber wiring, radios, radars, and digital flight strips to improve safety and efficiency.



Officials also emphasized a push to address staffing shortages, citing a surge of applicants for air traffic controller jobs.





The U.S. Department of Transportation this week converted the atrium of its Washington, D.C., headquarters into a firs

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