The FAA has selected Peraton, owned by Veritas Capital, to manage a $12.5 billion effort to modernize the U.S. air traffic control system. Peraton will serve as the program's single integrator, overseeing contractors and schedules to deliver upgrades without disrupting air traffic. The FAA received two bids — Peraton and a Parsons–IBM joint proposal — and chose Peraton to reduce complexity and risk during the overhaul.
FAA Taps Peraton to Lead $12.5B Overhaul of U.S. Air Traffic Control
05:13 AM, 12/05/2025
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