Rep. Sharice Davids, Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls Release Statement on Second Meeting of the Bipartisan ATC/NAS Modernization Working Group

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Aviation Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) released the statement below following the second meeting of the bipartisan Air Traffic Control (ATC)/National Airspace System (NAS) Modernization Working Group listening session, which is designed to foster open dialogue with a broad range of aviation industry stakeholders: 

“Today, we had a successful conversation with telecommunications providers, focused on making necessary changes to our telecommunications infrastructure within our nation’s air traffic control and national airspace system. It’s no secret that the current telecommunications technologies being used are outdated and are subject to temporary outages. This cannot continue to be the norm. 

“The discussions today provided insightful information that is part of a broader dialogue aimed at making the best updates to our nation’s air traffic control and national airspace system. We are leaning forward in the saddle and are committed to revitalizing these outdated systems. The American people deserve the best, and we are focused on delivering that for them.”