US Transport Secretary asks Congress for $30 bn to upgrade aviation infrastructure

The request follows a recent incident where aging telecommunications equipment failure forced a nationwide halt to departures from US airports on Friday. While officials have found no evidence of a cyberattack so far, they haven't ruled out the possibility.

Infrastructure Concerns

The funding would address vulnerabilities in the nation's aviation systems that became apparent during the disruption. Transport officials emphasize the need for modern equipment to prevent future incidents.