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60-year-old equipment, a shortage of controllers… Why the United States is struggling to modernize its air network
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Le Figaro · France · North America
DECRYPTION - The flight suspension on Friday highlighted the fragilities of the American air system, which has been facing structural problems for years despite billions of dollars invested in its modernization.
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