Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveils air traffic changes
General News,FAA,Travel,Air Travel,US Technology,Transportation,Department Of Transportation,Public Safety,Air Traffic Controllers,Technology
Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is pushing a major overhaul of the United States' air traffic control system, warning it's outdated and under strain.
The current air traffic control system relies on aging radar and old telecom lines, and in some towers, controllers are still using a paper note system to keep track of flights.
Duffy's goal is to bring new technology into the towers, and he's looking to artificial intelligence. The Federal Aviation Administration is working with three unnamed AI vendors, testing software designed to ease congestion and spot traffic conflicts earlier, even hours before they happen...
Related Coverage
AllSides Picks
Headline Roundup
Amazon Announces $1 Billion for Communities Near Its Data Centers
October 3rd, 2026
Headline Roundup
What to Make of the Pentagon's Office of Religious Affairs
October 2nd, 2026
News
Tracking Trump’s Campaign Promises
AllSides Staff
October 2nd, 2026
The Insight: Americans’ trust in the news media is rising. What’s behind the shift?
AllSides Staff
October 2nd, 2026