Aviation groups call for urgent action on ATC modernization and staffing
WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, a coalition representing commercial and general aviation interests urged Congress and the FAA to take immediate action to strengthen air traffic control (ATC) staffing and technology, Amelia Walsh writes for Flying.
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25 February 2025 - In a February 19 letter, the groups wrote, “we must support air traffic controller workforce hiring and training, modernize and deploy state-of-the-art air traffic control facilities and equipment.”
The groups wrote five top priorities, including 1)robust emergency funding for critical air traffic control technology and infrastructure and controller staffing and training
2) Direction to FAA to achieve prudent divestment from legacy NAS elements and utilize new and innovative procurement methods to facilitate the deployment of state-of-the-art technology
3) Realignment and modernization of ATC facilities to improve operational efficiencies
4) Additional financial mechanisms to more effectively utilize AATF balances to enhance safety in the air and on the ground including through multi-year budgeting
5) Exempting the Federal Aviation Administration from government shutdowns to ensure a predictable funding stream to ensure continued safety and air traffic control personnel hiring and training
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