Yesterday, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the FAA would be launching a search for a company to head up the effort to overhaul the U.S. air traffic control system. He’s asking companies interested in the challenge to register and participate in an FAA-hosted “Industry Days” running from June 10-12.

Secretary Duffy said, “In order to implement President Trump’s and my plan for a brand-new system, we need the technical expertise and management experience from the best innovators in the world.” Among the top priorities of updating and upgrading the system is hiring and training sufficient air traffic controllers.

Further goals include replacing core infrastructure, such as radar and telecommunications networks. Potential integrators will be charged with mana

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