The Trump administration is planning to modernize the aging US air traffic-control system after vulnerabilities with the existing system pushed United Airlines to cut flights at Newark airport.

Some of the incentives include a 30% salary increase for new hires, plus a $5,000 bonus for completing the academy. Duffy also said the agency plans to add extra resources for students in an effort to boost their exam pass rates.

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) released a budget reconciliation proposal Tuesday that would allocate $15 billion for the modernization of air