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The FAA is urgently asking Congress for an extra $10 billion to fix its outdated air traffic control system, which now faces a massive budget shortfall—billions over initial estimates—with over 11,000 projects just for the first phase. Despite last year’s $12.5 billion funding boost, a GAO report reveals serious underestimations, and Administrator Bryan Bedford insists this investment is critical to restoring safety and efficiency after years of delays and tech failures. Lawmakers are now weighing whether to approve the additional funds to keep the skies running smoothly.

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