'The worst is behind us' Air travel fully resumes after nationwide ground stop, FAA says

A bill before Congress would direct about $30 billion toward modernizing the nation's air traffic control system and upgrading aging airports. The Modern Skies Act, which was introduced in September by Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., and Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., would fund the next phase of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) modernization effort. Congress previously approved $12.5 billion for initial upgrades. In wake of Friday's nationwide ground stop, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the time is now for Congress to act. #montana #montanamoment #nbcmontana #mtwx #news #nationalnews #national #faa #airport #impact #airplane #airplanes #air #ground #stop #watch #system FULL STORY: https://nbcmontana.com/news/nation-world/what-is-the-modern-skies-act-bill-would-put-30b-toward-air-traffic-airport-upgrades-ground-stop-flight-delays-cancellations-federal-aviation-administration-faa-air-traffic-controllers-pilots-technology-towers-terminals-travelers-congress-duffy-trump Stay up to date with our digital and social media content: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCMontana Twitter: https://twitter.com/NBCMontana Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbc_montana/ Latest local news and weather: https://nbcmontana.com/ Latest Weather Forecast: https://nbcmontana.com/weather Download our App: https://nbcmontana.com/station/nbc-montana-news-and-weather-app Share Your Photos and Videos: https://NBCMontana.com/ChimeIn Send us News Tips: ml-Missoula-KECI-News@sbgtv.com Call our newsroom: 406-721-5642 NBC Montana is a MT based station and a NBC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs, or provides sales services to 163 television stations in 77 markets, after pending transactions.