FAA Head Defends Legacy ATC Systems Amid Modernization Push

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford confirms the safety of legacy air traffic control systems while acknowledging the need to replace aging IT infrastructure.

May 29, 2026•4 min

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FAA Awards $523 Million for U.S. Airport Infrastructure

The FAA distributed $523 million across 332 grants to modernize airport infrastructure in 43 states, focusing on runway and terminal improvements.

May 29, 2026•3 min

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Regulatory