FAA’s aggressive 4-year overhaul of ancient air traffic tech sparks safety concerns The FAA is launching a massive $32.5 billion overhaul of the national air traffic control system. The plan aims to replace obsolete World War II-era radar and analog technology within four years. A government report found that most current air traffic control telecommunications systems are unsustainable. Aviation experts warn the aggressive timeline is a high-stakes gamble for system safety. The project must modernize thousands of sites nationwide while keeping daily flights operating. The skeletal framework of American aviation is showing its age. While passengers endure endless delays and controllers grapple with…

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