US flight shutdown exposes deepening air traffic network crisis

A nationwide US flight shutdown caused by a communications failure in the FAA's legacy air traffic control network highlights significant vulnerabilities, despite ongoing modernization efforts funded by Congress. The FAA's reliance on outdated equipment and fragmented project management raises concerns about the resilience and timely completion of critical air traffic control upgrades.

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