FAA hires Peraton for ATC overhaul
The FAA has selected Peraton to lead a multi-year overhaul of the nation's air-traffic control systems, a move with implications for Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and travelers across the Twin Cities. Announced in a Dec. 5 TwinCities.com report, the award positions Peraton to manage core modernization work the FAA says is needed to improve safety, reliability and capacity.
📊 Relevant Data
The FAA's NextGen air traffic modernization program has achieved only about 16% of its total expected benefits through the end of 2024 and is significantly delayed and over budget.
'NextGen' US air traffic reform effort faces delays, rising costs — Reuters
Overtime costs for air traffic controllers have increased by more than 300% since 2013.
'NextGen' US air traffic reform effort faces delays, rising costs — Reuters
As of fiscal year 2023, 37% of the FAA's 138 air traffic control systems were unsustainable, and 39% were potentially unsustainable.
Air Traffic Control: FAA Actions Are Urgently Needed to Address Challenges — U.S. Government Accountability Office
📌 Key Facts
- FAA named Peraton as the contractor to manage a national air‑traffic control modernization effort
- The selection was reported Dec. 5, 2025, by TwinCities.com (Pioneer Press)
- Changes to FAA systems and operations directly affect MSP Airport capacity, reliability and traveler experience
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