Aviation Experts Sound National Security Alarm as FAA Considers Air Traffic Control Vendors with Strong China Ties

Several aviation experts have raised concerns about the vetting of air traffic control technology vendors with business ties to China. The experts stated that companies providing ATC technologies to China could pose cybersecurity risks if permitted to design or operate U.S. air traffic control systems, including the planned common automation platform. The FAA has not publicly announced a final vendor selection for the project as of the available reporting date.

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