President Donald Trump announced a sweeping modernization of America’s air travel infrastructure, promising that the nation’s skies will soon be “much better than normal” thanks to new investments in advanced avionics and next-generation control tower technology.  

Speaking to reporters, Trump highlighted his administration’s plans to overhaul the aging Air Traffic Control (ATC) system—one he says was neglected and mismanaged under former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, whom he mockingly referred to as “Boot-Edge-Edge.”  

“[Air travel] will be much better than normal because we’re buying the most sophisticated avionics and technology for our control towers—and we didn’t have that,” Trump said. “We had a guy named Boot-Edge-Edge… he spent billions of dollars trying to patch together our ATC system.”  

Under the Trump Administration, modernization efforts focus on efficiency, precision, and safety—utilizing cutting-edge radar, communication, and AI-driven systems to streamline flight operations and reduce delays. Aviation experts say the reforms could mark one of the most significant upgrades to U.S. air infrastructure in decades.  

The contrast with the previous administration’s record is stark. Buttigieg, heavily criticized during his tenure for mishandled flight disruptions and infrastructure mismanagement, poured billions into temporary fixes that failed to address systemic inefficiencies. Trump’s plan instead aims for a permanent, technology-driven transformation of America’s skies.  

Industry insiders have praised Trump’s push as both visionary and pragmatic—reflecting his long-standing emphasis on performance, accountability, and results. The modernization project is expected to create thousands of high-tech jobs, reduce congestion in major airports, and reassert U.S. leadership in global aviation standards.  

As Trump put it, “We’re not just fixing the system—we’re building the best system in the world. America will once again lead the skies.”