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Air traffic controllers say a push to modernize equipment won't fix deeper problems

06:57

July 17, 2025

While air traffic controllers welcome an infusion of more than $12 billion to modernize their equipment, some controllers say they are under pressure due to other issues, such as grueling schedules, mandatory overtime and stagnating pay.

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