Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed a $31.5 billion price tag for a new national air traffic control system, requiring additional congressional funding beyond the initial $12.5 billion. The project, aiming for completion by 2028, includes extensive upgrades to radar, radios, and software. Concerns were raised regarding potential SpaceX involvement, with the FAA admitting past conflicts of interest. Duffy also affirmed his commitment to the 1,500-hour pilot training rule, though open to exploring simulator-based training alternatives.

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