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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is pushing for a massive overhaul of the U.S. air traffic control system, costing "tens of billions," following disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport and a midair collision over Washington, D.C. Duffy emphasized the need for modernization due to antiquated systems and staffing shortages, aiming to expedite hiring and training processes. Recent issues in Newark, including radar outages and controller shortages, have been partly addressed by limiting flights and adding controllers.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff