Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

“We are grateful that the Senate understands the urgent need to overhaul our nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system and included $12.5 billion in their reconciliation package for that cause. This is an important first step as Secretary Duffy works to implement President Trump’s vision of a brand new, state-of-the-art system.”

Source: A portion of a statement by Airlines for America (A4A),made as the U.S. Senate passed the budget reconciliation bill, aka President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, that contains $12.5 billion for the modernization and upgrading of the FAA’s air traffic control system. The lower chamber of Congress needs to reaffirm the legislation as modified by the Senate before getting to President Trump’s desk.

FMI:  www.transportation.gov/