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White House proposes a major overhaul of the outdated US air traffic control system

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The Trump administration proposed a major overhaul of the U.S. air traffic control system on Thursday in the wake of recent deadly plane crashes and technical failures that have put a spotlight on the

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  1. Newsweek

    Trump admin launches "brand new" air traffic control system: What to know (opens Newsweek)

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    The Trump administration will update the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)'s traffic systems following months of high-profile airline incidents.

  2. Fox News

    Trump touts 'rebuilding and modernization' of US air traffic control, blasts Buttigieg for having 'no clue' (opens Fox News)

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    The Trump administration on Thursday rolled out its three-year plan to build a brand-new, “state-of-the-art" air traffic control system to address critical safety needs.

  3. MyNorthwest

    Overhaul of the troubled US air traffic control system will revolutionize the industry, Trump says (opens MyNorthwest)

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    Amid safety concerns from a spate of plane crashes and near misses, President Donald Trump said Thursday that a planned massive overhaul of the U.S. air

  4. MyNorthwest

    Officials plan to revamp the US air traffic control system. Here's a breakdown by the numbers (opens MyNorthwest)

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    The Trump administration on Thursday announced an ambitious three-year plan to replace the United State's aging air traffic control system.

  5. NPR

    Trump administration unveils a modernization plan for air traffic control system (opens NPR)

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    The transportation secretary announced a far-reaching plan to drastically overhaul the current technology used by thousands of controllers responsible for guiding planes in and out of airports.

  6. Wyoming Public Media

    Trump administration unveils a plan to modernize the air traffic control system (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    The transportation secretary announced a far-reaching plan to drastically overhaul the current technology used by thousands of controllers responsible for guiding planes in and out of airports.

  7. The Columbian

    White House proposes a major overhaul of the outdated US air traffic control system (opens The Columbian)

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    The Trump administration proposed a major overhaul of the U.S. air traffic control system on Thursday in the wake of recent deadly plane crashes and technical failures that have put a spotlight on the

  8. Digital Journal

    Trump official to unveil ambitious US air traffic control upgrade (opens Digital Journal)

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    Faced with fresh flight safety problems at a major US airport, the Trump administration is set Thursday to unveil a modernized air traffic control

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