Allentown, PA \u2014 Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th Congressional District, visited Lehigh Valley International Airport today to tour facilities and highlight new investments in air traffic safety and efficiency.<\/p>\n
The FAA is currently facing a shortage of certified air traffic controllers, a backlog in facility modernization, and the challenge of transitioning to a next-generation air traffic control system. These issues have contributed to increased flight delays, controller fatigue, and heightened safety concerns for passengers. Last week, Congressman Mackenzie joined colleagues in passing a budget that includes over $12 billion in new investments for air traffic modernization.<\/p>\n
\u201cMillions of Americans depend on air travel daily, and they deserve to feel confident every time they fly,\u201d\u00a0said Congressman Mackenzie<\/strong>. \u201cTroubling incidents at airports in the past year have raised concerns for passengers and brought attention to outdated systems used by air traffic controllers. That\u2019s why this budget makes an unprecedented $12 billion investment in improving the safety and efficiency of air travel throughout our country. It\u2019s time to deliver the modern systems of air traffic control that the American people deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n The budget makes a variety of key improvements to existing air traffic control systems and operations:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: Allentown, PA \u2014 Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th Congressional District, visited Lehigh Valley International Airport today to tour facilities and highlight new investments in … Continue reading Congressman Mackenzie Tours Lehigh Valley International Airport, Highlights Investments in Air Safety from Budget<\/span> \n
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\nArnaud Armstrong<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"