Trump Proposes to Take U.S. Air Travel ‘Into the Future’

Trump Proposes to Take U.S. Air Travel ‘Into the Future’

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Business, Social Studies

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The video addresses the current inefficiencies in American air travel, highlighting unacceptable delays and outdated air traffic control systems. It proposes a plan to modernize the system by transferring control to a self-financing nonprofit organization, aiming to reduce wait times, increase efficiency, and eliminate taxpayer funding. The video criticizes past efforts to upgrade the system and emphasizes the need for a future-focused approach.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the main issues currently affecting air travel in the United States?

Increased flight speeds

More frequent flights

Lower ticket prices

Unacceptable delays and inefficiencies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current technology used in the U.S. air traffic control system?

Radar and ground-based radio systems

Advanced GPS systems

Satellite-based systems

Digital communication networks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much money did the previous administration spend trying to upgrade the air traffic control system?

$5 billion

$10 billion

$7 billion

$3 billion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the core idea of the new plan for air traffic control?

To reduce the number of flights

To increase government funding

To create a self-financing nonprofit organization

To privatize the system completely

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a surprising aspect of the new air traffic control plan?

It will increase flight delays

It will require more taxpayer money

It will not need taxpayer money

It will reduce flight safety