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Chicago Airports Get Air Traffic Communications Upgrade
The modernization of Chicago’s airports is still underway, with some major infrastructure projects yet to be completed. But one advancement has arrived that officials say will ensure more on-time takeoffs and arrivals.
It involves the communications between the air traffic control tower and pilots. Some might wonder why it took so long to replace a rather old-fashioned system.
We’ll tell you about the digital revolution at the airports.
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