Opinion: Committed Modernization Is Critical For U.S. ATC

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On June 30, 1956, two airliners collided over the Grand Canyon, claiming the lives of all 128 passengers and crew. The crash shocked the nation. The aftermath led to reforms, including hiring and training of additional air traffic controllers, modernizing of the air traffic control system and...
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