Delta CEO Calls for Air Traffic Control Modernization After Newark Airport Chaos

Recent travel disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport have highlighted the urgent need for modernization in the air travel industry. Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian, in a recent interview on the TODAY Show, emphasized the outdated nature of the current air traffic control system, describing it as "very slow." He stressed the importance of upgrading to state-of-the-art technology, including satellite technology and GPS, to improve efficiency and maintain safety standards. "Our controllers and our operators need the best in order to keep us safe and make sure it maintains its safety record," Bastian stated. The CEO's comments underscore the growing concerns about air travel efficiency and safety, prompting calls for significant investment in modernizing air traffic control infrastructure.