Dhaka, July 3 -- The US Senate has passed a sweeping budget reconciliation bill that includes $12.5 billion in funding to modernize the nation's air traffic control (ATC) system, amid growing concerns over outdated infrastructure and safety issues.

President Donald Trump is expected to sign the legislation, which he has described as the "big beautiful bill." The House of Representatives, which passed an earlier version of the proposal, must now reaffirm the bill following the Senate's amendments.

While the broader legislation includes several contentious spending cuts, the substantial allocation for ATC upgrades has been widely welcomed within the aviation industry.

"We are grateful that the Senate understands the urgent need to overha...