Trump’s New Air Traffic Control System

The Trump administration has unveiled an ambitious plan to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system within just a few years. With decades of delays behind the FAA’s NextGen upgrades and a recent midair collision heightening scrutiny, the stakes are high. But questions remain over whether current funding — and political will — are enough to deliver on the timeline.

This exclusive POLITICO Pro Analysis explores the proposal’s scope, the funding challenges, and the political and regulatory hurdles that could shape its outcome.

Why it matters

• Learn how the administration’s approach could redefine aviation infrastructure
• See what’s at stake in the funding and permitting debates ahead
• Understand which policymakers and industry leaders will be most influential

Download the full POLITICO Pro Analysis now to get the complete breakdown of the proposal, the challenges, what’s next for U.S. aviation policy, and data-backed insight you won’t find anywhere else.