FAA’s fast-track ATC overhaul risks disruptions and cost overruns, report warns

A recent US government report indicates that the FAA's accelerated modernization of air traffic control (ATC) faces significant challenges. The rapid pace of this overhaul could result in substantial budget overruns and delays within the project. Specifically, the plan carries a risk of airspace disruptions due to the ambitious timeline established by the FAA. Despite these concerns raised in the report, the FAA maintains confidence in its cost estimates and detailed planning schedule. The agency asserts it has developed reliable figures for the ATC modernisation initiative.