GAO report

As a record number of airline travelers prepare to take to the skies this holiday season, renewed attention is being directed at the United States’ aging air traffic control infrastructure. A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that over 100 air traffic control systems nationwide are outdated and urgently need replacement. The findings come as lawmakers debate how to address the issue and ensure the nation’s air travel system can meet growing demand.

At a Capitol Hill hearing, Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, the incoming chair of the. . .