Businss Traveller
George Gomez
05 October 2026
Congress is weighing another $30 billion for air traffic control and airport modernization, just as federal auditors warn the FAA still lacks a reliable cost estimate and integrated project schedule.
Congress is being asked to commit $30.1 billion to modernize the systems that manage air traffic across the United States, a decision that could shape how reliably airlines and airports handle rising demand for decades.
Republican Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri introduced the Modern Skies Act on September 28 alongside Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, backed by nearly 60 aviation organizations, while a House companion from Republican Representative Tracey Mann of Kansas remains pending...
