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FAA Reportedly Weighs Scaling Back $1.5B ATC Modernization Contract
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Just eight months after securing a $1.5 billion deal to spearhead federal air traffic control upgrades, contractor Peraton may see its responsibilities reduced. Anonymous sources suggest the firm has struggled with project schedules and subcontractor management, though insiders also blame the aviation agency for restricting the integrator's autonomy. Both organizations publicly deny any friction or formal warnings regarding the agreement. This alleged turbulence threatens the 2028 timeline for replacing aging radar and communications equipment, potentially delaying much-needed airspace reliability improvements for daily flight operations.