ATC modernization strains the definition of ‘America first’

The Federal Aviation Administration’s selection and consideration of foreign-owned contractors to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system has stoked frustration among U.S. businesses vying for the same contracts, underscoring how a broader shift towards protectionism is testing an aviation industry built on globalization. Spain’s Indra, France’s Thales and Austria’s Frequentis have all been selected or are in the running for various “Brand New” Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) efforts, prompting multiple U.S. […] The post ATC modernization strains the definition of ‘America first’ appeared first on The Air Current.