In the aftermath of a series of aviation accidents this year that left travelers on edge, the federal government has unveiled an ambitious plan to upgrade and overhaul U.S. air traffic control systems.
2025’s focus on aviation safety began with a deadly midair collision near Washington in late January, when an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines regional jet, killing all 67 people on both aircraft. This was followed by several other aviation incidents that drove headlines for months.
