FAA says air traffic upgrade costs billions more
The FAA says the first phase of air traffic modernization will cost sixteen billion dollars, billions more than Congress approved. The agency urges lawmakers to provide additional funding.
The Federal Aviation Administration said modernizing air traffic control will cost $16 billion for phase one alone, exceeding congressional funding by $3.5 billion. Lawmakers approved $12.5 billion last year for reforms across the United States, leaving the agency to cover shortfalls from its equipment budget. The escalating price tag highlights deep infrastructure deficits after decades of airport congestion and flight delays.
