Trump administration seeks $50 billion for air traffic control after hours-long ground stop
The request, up from $30.1 billion earlier in the day, comes as the administration pushes Congress to act before Democrats take control in January.
The Trump administration has increased its request for air traffic control funding to $50 billion following a nationwide ground stop caused by a communications issue. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that it is more important than having an air traffic control system that works.
The incident, which impacted the FAA's en route centers, has highlighted the need to prioritize modernizing these centers over other projects. Congress previously approved $1.9 billion to replace outdated en route centers. The administration's request includes $10.1 billion for air traffic control modernization, $2 billion for cloud computing, and $18 billion for airport-related projects.
Airlines have expressed support for the funding request, but Democrats are set to take control of Congress in January, and the administration aims to secure funding in the final weeks of the year.
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