Government Watchdog Calls F.A.A. Air Traffic Control Systems Critically Outdated

Published On Sep 23, 2024, 6:51 PM

A recent Government Accountability Office report highlights that the FAA's air traffic control systems are severely outdated, with a significant number classified as unsustainable. This raises concerns about the safety and efficiency of air travel in the U.S. The report cites challenges in maintaining these aging systems, including difficulty in finding spare parts and limited technical expertise. The need for modernization is urgent, especially following a major systems outage in January 2023 that disrupted thousands of flights. Some systems may take over a decade to upgrade.