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FAA Administrator Disputes GAO Finding That ATC Modernization Lacks Cost Estimate and Master Schedule

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FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the agency has developed both a cost estimate and master schedule for its air traffic control modernization effort, directly challenging a Government Accountability Office report that questioned the program’s planning and execution readiness.

Discovered 2026-09-16T08:06:26.879177-07:00 | 2026-09-16T08:06:26.879177-07:00

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  • The dispute highlights a fundamental governance question for the FAA’s ATC modernization: whether its cost, schedule and implementation plans are sufficiently defined for execution and oversight.
  • Conflicting assessments from the FAA and GAO could affect confidence in the program’s accountability, funding requirements and timeline.

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