Modernizing ATC Without Leaving Airports Behind

Aviation Pros
Curt Castagna
13 Jan 2026

As the FAA moves to modernize air traffic control by 2028, airport leaders face a pivotal question: can next-generation technology strengthen the National Airspace System without limiting access for general aviation and the communities that depend on it?

The recent announcement by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford that Peraton will serve as the prime integrator for a next-generation air traffic control (ATC) system marks a decisive moment for U.S. aviation.  

Modernizing ATC Without Leaving Airports Behind | Aviation Pros | 13 Jan 2026