Johnson Backs Duffy’s Call for Aviation Upgrade FundingFAA Disruption Puts Pressure on Congress to Fund UpgradesJohnson Supports Duffy’s Push to Modernize Aging FAA Systems
House Speaker Mike Johnson backed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s call for more money to modernize air traffic control systems after an FAA ground stop lasting nearly five hours.After an FAA ground stop tied to aging systems, Sean Duffy sought billions for modernization, with House Speaker Mike Johnson backing the call on November 14.Mike Johnson backed Sean Duffy’s request for aviation-system funding after an aging-system disruption prompted a nearly five-hour FAA ground stop.