Safety
US aviation industry urges Congress to provide $20 billion for air traffic control upgrades
A coalition of aviation stakeholders is calling for $20 billion in federal funding to modernize aging air traffic control infrastructure.
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Published 16 Jul, 10:50 BST
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Safety
A coalition of aviation stakeholders is calling for $20 billion in federal funding to modernize aging air traffic control infrastructure.
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