Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to address the public on Monday to outline the Trump administration’s strategy for updating the country’s air traffic control infrastructure. The initiative follows a formal request Duffy made to Congress last week for $30 billion in new funding. According to the administration, these funds are intended to support a comprehensive overhaul of the system, which includes the construction of new control towers, the implementation of updated technology, and general improvements to airport facilities nationwide.

The push for modernization comes amid ongoing discussions regarding the capacity and reliability of current aviation infrastructure. While the administration frames this as a necessary investment for the future of national travel, the proposal faces the legislative hurdle of securing additional budget appropriations from Congress. The upcoming remarks are expected to provide further detail on how the administration intends to prioritize these projects and address the aging components of the existing network. As of now, the specific timeline for these improvements and the breakdown of how the $30 billion will be allocated across various regional airports remain key points of interest for lawmakers and industry stakeholders.