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Sci & Tech● Elevated26m ago · Nov 14, 2026, 11:32 AM

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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