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Transportation and Homeland Security Secretaries Request $50 Billion for Air Traffic Control Overhaul

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin have requested $50 billion from Congress to modernize the air traffic control system after a recent nationwide outage. They argue that outdated technology poses a national security risk and that previous funding efforts have been inadequate.

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On November 14, 2026, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin urged Congress to allocate $50 billion for a complete overhaul of the air traffic control system. This request follows a nationwide outage that grounded flights for nearly five hours. Duffy emphasized that the outdated technology poses a national security risk and that previous funding has not been sufficient. The FAA had issued a ground stop due to issues with radar and communication systems, affecting thousands of flights.

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  • Duffy and Mullin requested $50 billion for air traffic control modernization.
  • A nationwide outage grounded flights for nearly five hours on November 14, 2026.
  • The FAA issued a ground stop due to instability in radar and communication systems.
  • Duffy stated that previous funding of $12.5 billion was insufficient for modernization.
  • Mullin described the outdated system as a national security risk.
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Duffy implores Congress to stump up $50 billion after FAA outage: ‘Give us the money to fix it’

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Transportation and Homeland Security Secretaries Request $50 Billion for Air Traffic Control Overhaul