The United States aviation industry continues to grapple with the worst air traffic controller shortage in nearly 30 years as a recent spate of incidents has thrust the high-stress profession into the spotlight.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the ongoing delays and air traffic control outages at Newark airport, the launch of a Newark airport emergency task force, whether it's safe to fly in the U.

The Trump administration has announced a plan to replace the country’s aging air traffic control system with an all-new technology—but needs Congress to allot tens of billions of dollars.

The Federal Aviation Administration recently announced a three-year plan to upgrade air traffic control systems nationwide.

The FAA's Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative Program trains students with basic control and aviation administration skills.

The current ATC system "is based on an outdated technologies that are unable to meet" modern demands, an administration statement said.

The Trump administration has proposed a multibillion-dollar overhaul of the U.S. air traffic control system in the wake of recent deadly plane crashes and technical failures that have put a spotlight on the outdated network.

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