The Government, Air Traffic Control, and You

Reason.TV takes a look at our airplane industry and why it's plagued with delays. The libertarian news source seems to believe it's because of  the industries use of extremely outdated technology that has been in use ever since the invention of air traffic control. The reason why the technology is so old, they explain, is because of politicians and their bureaucracy and tons red tape. "The problem is how politicians spend money." says Reason.TV. The poor use of appropriated funds and the constant struggle of red tape all combine to cause old technology to remain in use. Reason.TV brings up suggestions that have been made about the U.S. turning over its air traffic control system from the government to a privately owned company. Politicians disagree citing that giving control to a private company could endanger airline passengers because selling air traffic control is like selling safety to the highest bidder. Canada has already implemented such a plan. A private company, Canada Air, runs air traffic control in Canada. Even though a private company runs such a vital part of air travel, Reason.TV reports that air flight has become safer. Why? Because a private corporation can more easily spend money to appropriately update equipment as necessary. With such compelling positive evidence of a privately run air traffic control scheme, it has yet to be seen whether or not the US will relent control in exchange for safer flights.