President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy promised to overhaul the nation’s air traffic control system on Thursday, a plan they said will involve modernizing communication systems and recruiting more air traffic controllers.
Duffy made the announcement at the Department of Transportation headquarters, where he had Trump call in over speakerphone.
“I’m thrilled to announce the complete rebuilding and modernization of America’s air traffic control system, and that’s ... what we’re doing, and we’re going to make it the best,” Trump said as Duffy held the phone to the microphones.