New manufacturing plant opened in US for ATC modernization program

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administrator Bryan Bedford are celebrating the grand opening of a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Frederick, Maryland, that produces equipment critical to America’s brand-new air traffic control system.

The 87,000 square-foot facility will build digital Voice over IP voice switches that help air traffic controllers communicate with pilots and other air traffic control facilities.

“We’re making sure our air traffic control system is American made,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. “Under President Trump, we aren't just modernizing our skies at record speed—we’re putting American workers, American manufacturing, and American innovation first.”

“This equipment is a critical part of our landmark air traffic control modernization effort,” said FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. “The new facility supports our aggressive schedule to complete the new system by the end of 2028 while strengthening U.S. production capabilities and creating high-quality American jobs.”

Image : FAA Administrator Bedford joined the ribbon cutting at the $40-million Rohde & Schwarz USA factory.