Government Accountability

FAA’s $31.5 Billion Air Traffic Overhaul: A Risky Bet on Inexperience Amid National Security Stakes

By Economics Desk | December 6, 2025

The FAA’s decision to entrust a massive, urgent air traffic control upgrade to a company with little FAA experience raises serious questions about accountability and national security, especially as America faces growing infrastructure challenges.

In a move that should concern every American who values safety and national sovereignty, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has handed over management of a critical $31.5 billion overhaul of the nation's air traffic control system to Peraton—a company with hardly any prior FAA experience. This choice reflects troubling patterns in Washington where accelerated timelines and private contractors are favored over proven expertise, putting our skies and homeland security at risk. Is Speed Worth Sacrificing Experience and Security? Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy justified Peraton's selection by promising innovation and completion before President Trump’s term ends. But aggressive ambitions should not...

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