The Trump administration is asking Congress to fund replacement of outdated radar, telecommunications systems and facilities.

The Trump administration on Thursday announced an ambitious three-year plan to replace the United State's aging air traffic control system.Officials did not provide an exact cost estimate but said it would require billions of dollars to put in place.

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The current ATC system "is based on an outdated technologies that are unable to meet" modern demands, an administration statement said.

The Trump administration has proposed a multibillion-dollar overhaul of the U.S. air traffic control system in the wake of recent deadly plane crashes and technical failures that have put a spotlight on the outdated network.

The Federal Aviation Administration recently announced a three-year plan to upgrade air traffic control systems nationwide.

Caught in the middle of the issues at Newark is United Airlines, which is the most active airline at the New Jersey airport. While the problems lie with the FAA system, the airline is where people often aim their frustrations over cancellations and delays.