Modernization Archives

The digital flight strip system going live in the largest airports around the country, which was developed by Leidos in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration, on Monday, July 13, 2026 at the vendor’s Air Traffic Management Innovation Center in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Lindsey Wilkinson / FedScoop)

A look at the digital flight strip system used by the FAA

Leidos is spearheading the effort to replace paper flight strips and train controllers on its digitized version, aiming to onboard another dozen airports by the end of…

Jul 15, 2026 By Lindsey Wilkinson

Capt. Jason Ambrosi, left, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, talks with Chris Sununu, president and CEO of Airlines for America, before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation hearing titled “Close Calls: Improving Safety Across the National Airspace System,” in Russell building on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

FAA brings on AI, software partner for ATC modernization as industry champions tech upgrades

During a hearing this week, airport stakeholders pushed for the adoption of tools that would bring improved safety and counter-UAS capabilities.

Jun 24, 2026 By Lindsey Wilkinson

Zack Schwartz, Census Bureau — Zack Schwartz speaks March 11, 2020, at the IT Modernization Summit presented by FedScoop. (Scoop News Group)

VA IT official to contractors: Bring your AI game or get axed

The agency is challenging incumbent contractors to keep up with modernization and AI initiatives or risk losing contracts, Zack Schwartz said in an interview.

Jun 18, 2026 By K. Sophie Will

blue digital check box answers test survey census — (Getty Images)

Roadmap for IT modernization ahead of 2030 Census ‘unreliable,’ per watchdog

While the Census Bureau has completed some management practices, its schedule for IT modernization plans related to the 2030 Census needs improvement.

Jun 4, 2026 By Madison Alder

Parking rest area for cargo tractor-trailers near American interstate freeway.

DOT fights fraud with consolidated registration system, erasing data silos

More than 60 people had a hand in creating the platform, called Motus, which has supported upwards of 50,000 motor carrier registrations since its launch Tuesday.

May 20, 2026 By Lindsey Wilkinson

ATC-controller at radar screen with microphone and control strips in visual-control-room with airport terminal view through windows at night. (Photo by: aviation-images.com/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Two FAA partners ramp up hiring, preparations for ATC overhaul

L3Harris and Indra are working behind the scenes to increase capacity as the fiber cable and radar providers advance plans aimed at improving the FAA’s efficacy.

May 4, 2026 By Lindsey Wilkinson

Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., speaks to reporters following in front of the House Oversight Committee at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on March 18, 2026. (Photo by Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images)

House bill wants CIOs, agency heads to hit the gas on legacy IT phase-outs

The bipartisan Legacy IT Reduction Act would require CIOs to inventory legacy systems and agency heads to plan for hastened retirements, updates or modernization.

Apr 29, 2026 By Matt Bracken

AWS’s Igor Alekseev on closing the gap to AI adoption

Igor Alekseev | Principal Partner Solutions Architect | AWS

Apr 23, 2026 By Scoop News Group

Man in suit on stage in front of an audience — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks during the agency’s Modern Skies Summit on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at the DOT Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

FAA tech teams to partner with AI vendors on customized ATC software

While the project is currently unfunded, the Department of Transportation unit is already working with three providers.

Apr 21, 2026 By Lindsey Wilkinson

Modernization without compromise: Building trust into every federal service moment

Delivering fast, digital services is no longer enough. Agencies must also ensure accuracy, security and accessibility.

Apr 20, 2026 By Chris McDermott