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Nov 13, 2026

Trump administration seeks $50 billion for air traffic control overhaul after FAA outage

Following the nationwide ground stop, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin called on Congress to approve $50 billion to modernize the nation's aging air traffic control system, up from an earlier request of $30.1 billion. The White House had previously urged $30.1 billion before the crisis.

Nov 13, 2026·5 sources
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  • ▪Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin requested $50 billion from Congress to overhaul the air traffic control system
  • ▪The Federal Aviation Administration relies on decades-old computers, internet auction sites for replacement parts, and floppy disks at more than 400 air traffic control facilities
  • ▪Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the FAA issued a nationwide ground stop halting flight departures

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U.S. budget & appropriationsU.S. fiscal policy & government spendingTrump administrationU.S. CongressFederal Aviation AdministrationFederal agenciesU.S. infrastructure policyCongress

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