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The FAA says its first digital air traffic control towers are operating at airports in Bartow, Florida, and Kenai, Alaska. The launch is part of a broader effort to update aging aviation systems.
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Digital towers use cameras and other technology to provide views of airport operations. The rollout could affect airport operations and the modernization of U.S. air traffic control, but the articles also note concerns about the technology.