‘Approve $30 billion now!’: Duffy urges Congress to pass Modern Skies Act for aviation reforms

By The Economic Times

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US Transportation Secretary ​Sean Duffy, major airlines ‌and other groups on Monday urged ​Congress to quickly ​approve another $30 billion for ⁠air traffic control ​towers, software and ​digital upgrades as well as improving airport facilities.Congress ​approved $12.5 billion over ​five years in June 2025 ‌for ⁠air traffic control reforms but Duffy has been seeking ​billions ​more ⁠and has upped the request ​for more ​funds ⁠for air traffic control reform, airports and ⁠air ​traffic control ​towers. #SeanDuffy #TransportationSecretary #AirTrafficControl #ATC #ATCUpgrades #30Billion #Congress #Airlines #Aviation #AirportInfrastructure #DigitalUpgrades #ATCReform #USAirports ► Subscribe to The Economic Times for the latest video updates. It's free! - https://www.youtube.com/TheEconomicTimes?sub_confirmation=1 ► More Videos @ ETTV - https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/TV ► https://EconomicTimes.com ► For business news on the go, download ET app: https://etapp.onelink.me/tOvY/Econom

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