Rep. Doggett’s Statement on the Nation’s First Advanced Tower Simulator at ABIA

Contact: Alexis.Torres@mail.house.gov

Austin, TX—Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) released the following statement regarding Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) receiving the Nation’s first modernized Tower Simulation System—a visual database to better train air traffic controllers through simulated airport scenarios:

“After multiple near-misses at ABIA, I'm pleased the Federal Aviation Administration has prioritized us for updated safety equipment and installed the Nation's first Advanced Tower Simulator at our airport. This is a modest first step in improving safety for travelers and enhancing training for air traffic controllers, who are often overworked, overwhelmed, and understaffed.

“For months, I’ve been working with the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure our air traffic controllers have the resources and support they need, and I look forward to continue working with the Biden Administration to build on this progress.”