FAA picks firms to replace 612 outdated radar systems air traffic controllers rely on
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Key Points:
- The federal government selected RTX and Spanish firm Indra to replace 612 outdated radar systems nationwide by summer 2028 as part of a multibillion-dollar air traffic control overhaul.
- The current radar systems, dating back to the 1980s, are costly to maintain, rely on obsolete technology like floppy disks, and sometimes require sourcing parts from eBay.
- Technical failures in the old radar systems have caused significant disruptions, including multiple outages at Newark Liberty International Airport that led to thousands of flight cancellations and delays.
- The new radar systems will consolidate 14 different existing systems, aiming to simplify maintenance and improve reliability, though the FAA has not yet disclosed the replacement cost.
- The FAA and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy
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