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U.S. air traffic control system serves about 45,000 flights and 2.9 million passengers every

21 October 2026, 05:00 UTC

Close view of a business jet tail and rear-mounted engine on the ramp

The U.S. air traffic control system serves about 45,000 flights and 2.9 million passengers every day, and modernization requires updates at more than 4,600 FAA sites (NBAA, 9 October 2026, via NBAA Daily, 12 October 2026). Source: https://nbaa.org/2026-press-releases/nbaa-applauds-house-legislation-accelerating-atc-modernization/

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https://nbaa.org/2026-press-releases/nbaa-applauds-house-legislation-accelerating-atc-modernization/

Fact keys: wk2026-10-12-us-atc-45000-flights-per-day

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U.S. air traffic control system serves about 45,000 flights and 2.9 million passengers every

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