# FAA Seeks $20B to Modernize Air Traffic Control | Mesa News

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Published: 2026-07-16T15:20:56+00:00
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The U.S. aviation industry is pushing Congress for $20 billion more to overhaul the nation’s aging air traffic control system—aiming to slash delays, boost safety, and modernize everything from radar to radio tech. After last year’s $12.5 billion investment, this new funding would accelerate software upgrades and install thousands of new high-speed connections, radios, and radar systems by 2028, using fiber optics, satellites, and wireless tech to rebuild the sky’s digital backbone. With outdated equipment still causing major disruptions—like at Newark, where over a third of systems are unsustainable—lawmakers are eyeing this in a future spending bill to ensure smoother, safer flights for everyone. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/30023e6b87a3835a

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