Digital Tower Technology Coalition (DTTC) aims to seize momentum of ATC modernization and innovation in the US

Seizing on the momentum of bold air traffic control modernization and innovation in the United States, the new Digital Tower Technology Coalition (DTTC) has emerged as an effort to bring all stakeholders together to move the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS) into the 21st century while supporting continued U.S. leadership and competitiveness in aviation safety and innovation.

DTTC members share a desire to create a more progressive attitude within the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) when it comes to the approval of Remote Tower Systems, which the FAA now calls Digital Tower Systems.

Digital Tower Systems have received a heightened and encouraging state of prominence from the FAA over the last year. The FAA’s Flight Plan for 2026 includes “deploy digital remote tower technology at the first key site,” in its NAS modernization section, and its Modern Skies website that tracks modernization progress lists “deploy remote control towers to allow controllers to manage traffic offsite” as a key goal.

The DTTC seeks to capitalize on these developments and advance the implementation of digital and remote tower technology across the U.S. NAS. The coalition brings together U.S. airports, regional partners, air traffic controllers, original equipment manufacturers, and federal partners to ensure an efficient and transparent process for deploying this proven technology. Doing so can help foster safety and innovation while strengthening the competitiveness of the U.S. aviation system.

The DTTC is focusing on seven key areas:

● Digital and remote tower system design and approval
● Multi-airport management evaluation
● Expedited deployment to regions with greatest need
● Advanced air mobility integration
● Regulatory improvements for stakeholder participation
● Enhanced visual detection tools development
● Workforce development for air traffic controllers and aviation safety professionals

The Coalition invites all stakeholders to join them in bringing the U.S. National Airspace System into the 21st century. For more information about the DTTC or to inquire about membership, please contact: contact@digitaltowertakeoff.org. Our website is digitaltowertakeoff.org