Feb. 9 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday signaled he may consider privatizing the nation's air traffic control system, calling it too expensive and "totally out of whack" during a meeting with airline executives.
The Federal Aviation Administration has long maintained control over air traffic control at the nation's airports due to the sensitive nature of the work and the government's desire to prevent private airlines from competing for space, potentially complicating travel time and creating a safety hazard.