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January 6, 2026

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Modernizing America’s Air Traffic System: How Airlines Can Shape the Next Era of Performance
SOURCE: KEARNEY 100, 1/5

The United States air traffic management system is at a strategic inflection point. The FAA’s NextGen program has introduced meaningful technological upgrades, but progress remains uneven. Systemwide constraints related to controller shortages, aging infrastructure, and governance complexity continue to limit performance. Across the aviation sector, there is broad agreement that modernization is no longer optional. The challenge now is ensuring that the transition strengthens resilience, expands capacity, and delivers measurable value for operators and passengers.

 
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AVIATION

Asia Dominates OAG’s 2025 Busiest Airline Routes Data (MOODIE DAVITT REPORT, 1/6)

DHS Won't Accept a REAL ID in Lieu of a Passport (USA TODAY, 1/5)

Hawaiian Airlines unveils $600 Million Plan to Improve Airports, Widebody Jets (TRAVEL WEEKLY, 1/6)

London City Airport Introduces Drop-Off Fee (BBC, 1/6)

Airline water: Which Airline’s Water Is Safest at 35,000 Feet? New Study Rates Health of Water Provided To Passengers (TRAVELLING FOR BUSINESS, 1/6)

American Airlines Is Expanding Its AI-based "Connect Assist" Service (TRAVEL PULSE, 1/5)

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Financial Analysts on Change in Travel's Search-Based Model (PHOCUSWIRE, 1/6)

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How Much More Can the U.S. Travel Industry Take? (HOSPITALITY TODAY, 1/6)

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