‘Approve $30 billion now!’: Duffy urges Congress to pass Modern Skies Act for aviation reforms

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, major airlines and other groups on Monday urged Congress to quickly approve another $30 billion for ⁠air traffic control towers, software and digital upgrades as well as improving airport facilities.Congress approved $12.5 billion over five years in June 2025 for ⁠air traffic control reforms but Duffy has been seeking billions more ⁠and has upped the request for more funds ⁠for air traffic control reform, airports and ⁠air traffic control towers.