Builders of BNATCS brings together the industry partners executing the first wave of modernization funded by the initial BNATCS investment under the “Big Beautiful Bill.” This program offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how foundational Air Traffic Management (ATM) infrastructure is being rebuilt to support a safer, more resilient, and future-ready National Airspace System.
Across a series of focused sessions, attendees will hear directly from the Federal Aviation Administration’s prime contractors responsible for delivering the core technologies that underpin BNATCS. L3Harris will detail its nationwide transformation of legacy telecommunications, replacing aging copper networks with high-capacity fiber to enable secure, scalable connectivity. Indra and RTX will examine the modernization of radar surveillance systems, highlighting upgrades that enhance coverage, reliability, and performance. Frequentis and Rohde & Schwarz will explore advancements in voice switching technology, a critical element for seamless, secure communication between controllers and pilots.
Together, these sessions illustrate how coordinated investment and execution across telecommunications, surveillance, and communications are laying the groundwork for BNATCS. Attendees will gain insight into implementation timelines, technical challenges, and how these infrastructure upgrades collectively enable the next generation of air traffic operations.