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On Monday, June 5, President Trump announced a plan to privatize air traffic control in the United States. In his speech, Trump minced no words about the Federal Aviation Administration. He called the current air traffic control framework "an ancient, broken, antiquated, horrible system that doesn't work." And, now experts are split as to whether Trump's plan to privatize air traffic control would be good for travelers and the aviation industry. But the question is, if this plan takes place how would it affect all the US citizens? Read on to the article here by PassportInfo which tells everything about air traffic control and what will it mean for you if Trump's plan to privatize air traffic control takes place.

AIR TRAVEL HASSLES lead fliers to skip an average of two trips annually, which will result in 27 million avoided trips and a $71 billion loss for the U.S. economy in the coming year, according to a recent report by U.S. Travel Association and Ipsos. The impact of traveler frustrations also leads to a loss of $4.5 billion in tax revenue. The federal government must prioritize improvements throughout the air travel ecosystem to foster greater growth, the association has said. "When almost 60 percent of recent air travelers equate the experience to or find it worse than going to the DMV, it's a worrisome sign that requires action," said Geoff Freeman, USTA president and CEO. "With targeted efforts, the federal government can certainly enhance the entire travel system." Half of travelers said they would increase air travel in the next six months if the experience were less of a hassle, the poll revealed. Similarly, business travelers would take an average of two more trips annually if travel frictions improved, resulting in 18 million additional trips and $52 billion in economic impact.

Obama administration officials defended themselves on Wednesday for making initial statements earlier this month that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner was safe to fly, despite a battery fire that had occurred on a tarmac, the Associated Press reports.

Commercial drones on home turf represent a huge opportunity for business and a significant risk for air traffic control. While some countries forge ahead with new commercial drone regulations, the US Federal Aviation Administration has been criticised for its slow progress.