Building The Future Of U.S. Aviation, Intelligently

We are ready now to lead the transformation of the nation’s brand-new air traffic control system—an ambitious initiative to enhance safety, improve reliability and security, reduce outages, decrease the total cost of ownership, and prepare the aviation system for the future by replacing aging infrastructure with modern technologies and state-of-the-art facilities. With a depth of understanding and experience with the FAA that spans over five decades and as Engineering News-Record’s #1 Program Management Firm for 2025, Parsons delivers expert program management, systems integration, innovative technology focused on scalability, software and the cloud, stakeholder engagement, and will serve as the single point of accountability integrator.

Success requires proven FAA experience working in the National Airspace System and as FAA's partner, program management delivery, innovative technology leadership, and a single point of accountability who stakes their reputation on delivery. Only Parsons brings all four.

Together with IBM—another U.S.-founded leader with global reach—we bring unmatched expertise in program management, aviation infrastructure, advanced technology, and enterprise-scale systems integration. Our team has consistently delivered multi-billion-dollar federal and commercial modernization programs on time, on budget, and with the reliability essential to serving the American public.

"The FAA has a once in a generation chance to modernize air traffic control by 2028. Success requires proven federal integration expertise, mature technology platforms, and committed partners who stake their reputations on delivery."

— Carey Smith, Chair, President, and CEO of Parsons

Why Parsons Is The Right Partner To Lead The Future Of Air Safety

Legacy Of Trust, Commitment To Speed And Delivery

An Ongoing Partnership

Parsons' partnership with the FAA spans over five decades, beginning in 1969 and continuing today through the Technical Support Services Contract (TSSC) series. This deep institutional knowledge, built from designing and modernizing Air Route Traffic Control Centers and supporting the FAA for more than four decades, gives Parsons a critical advantage in understanding and delivering on the agency's urgent 3-year modernization plan with speed and precision. We are the unbiased team that ensures the best, safest, and most cost-effective solutions for a world-class system.

TSSC V: A Proven Program Accelerator

The TSSC 5 contract is more than a technical services vehicle—it’s a tested and trusted accelerator for FAA program execution. With flexible task order mechanisms, streamlined procurement processes, and pre-qualified expertise already in place, TSSC 5 enables Parsons and the FAA to move rapidly from planning to implementation. This agility is essential to meeting tight modernization timelines, reducing risk, and scaling improvements across the National Airspace System with confidence.

Unmatched Expertise

As a global aviation leader with experience across 450 airports in 40 countries, Parsons leverages its engineering and project management expertise to advance the FAA's capital program goals, modernizing infrastructure and delivering a full suite of technical services across more than 600 locations.

Expertise In Complex Infrastructure Delivery

At Parsons, we’ve built our success on delivering capabilities and infrastructure at scale and speed. Parsons has deep experience in systems integration, digital transformation, and mission-critical infrastructure—exactly what’s needed to modernize the National Airspace System (NAS) without disrupting operations. We also bring $75B of Alternate Project Delivery (APD) experience as a Designer-Builder and $116B of APD experience as an Owner’s Representative in North America to ensure program success.

We lead the industry in managing mega-scale federal programs exceeding $15B+ in value—From the more than $100B Qiddiya Delivery Program to the $15B Los Angeles International Airport modernization to multi-billion-dollar defense infrastructure transformations.

Proven Innovation In AI, Cybersecurity, And Procurement

Leading Critical Modernization In AI & Cybersecurity

Parsons has been at the forefront of modernization across critical sectors, including defense, transportation, and cybersecurity fields, where precision, resilience, and reliability are non-negotiable, and failure is simply not an option. Our proven track record in delivering complex solutions and maintaining data governance and protection positions us uniquely to support the FAA’s ambitious modernization plan.

IBM is uniquely positioned to support the FAA's Air Traffic Control program having served the U.S. federal government for almost its entire 114-year history, providing federal government agencies with the technology and expertise that helps reduce administrative burdens, improve the delivery of citizen services and optimize resources for a more efficient and effective government.

FAA Cybersecurity Modernization Initiatives

This plan encompasses a wide range of initiatives, including enhanced cybersecurity protections to safeguard vital aviation infrastructure, nationwide transitions to VoIP systems for more flexible and efficient communication, and the deployment of real-time data platforms to support faster decision-making and improved situational awareness. With our deep technical expertise and experience integrating advanced technologies in mission-critical environments, Parsons is prepared to help the FAA modernize safely, securely, and at speed.

Unique Understanding And Experience In Procurement

Parsons and IBM’s decades of experience across the FAA and federal government provide a unique understanding of the opportunities to improve efficiency, leverage innovative procurement models, and transform program delivery.

Aligned With FAA’s Vision For A Unified, Scalable Future

Accelerating FAA Modernization With Scale, Speed, And Certainty

The FAA’s once-in-a-generation plan to modernize U.S. air traffic control by 2028 focuses on delivering a common automation platform, integrated surveillance and weather systems, and scalable, interoperable infrastructure.

Achieving this vision requires a partner with unmatched systems integration expertise, innovative leadership, and full accountability—only Parsons and IBM deliver all three.

Right Team. Right Time. Ready Now.

Parsons and strategic partner IBM join forces to accelerate solutions for a safer, more efficient national airspace system.

"In partnership with Parsons, we’re excited to respond to the administration’s call to help modernize the National Airspace System. This is just the beginning, and our shared commitment to an open approach ensures that we can integrate the best available technologies to build a safe, stable and future ready airspace infrastructure that will serve the nation for decades to come."

— Mohamad Ali, Senior Vice President at IBM

Parsons And IBM Announce FAA Partnership

Delivering A Safer, More Efficient National Airspace System

We offer a powerful, integrated approach to delivering the FAA's next-generation modernization program. With decades of experience managing some of the world's largest infrastructure and technology projects, we bring unmatched expertise in complex program delivery. The highlights below show how our combined capabilities ensure seamless execution, from construction to systems integration, at the scale and speed the FAA demands.

Parsons is the world’s premier critical infrastructure program manager, actively overseeing transportation, defense, aviation, urban development, and federal facility infrastructure programs with a total constructed value of over $1 trillion. This core competency in delivering mega-programs has earned Parsons the #1 Program Manager ranking by Engineering News Record and recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 16 consecutive years. From the more than $100B Qiddiya Delivery Program to the $15 billion Los Angeles International Airport modernization, Parsons consistently leads the industry in successfully defining and delivering multi-billion dollar, technology-integrated projects.

Parsons program management tools and methodologies are proven at unprecedented scale. Parsons' proprietary integrated project delivery platform manages thousands of concurrent activities, millions of dependencies, and complex stakeholder coordination across multiple agencies, contractors, and geographic locations. This isn't theoretical capability - it's daily operational reality on programs dwarfing most federal initiatives.

Parsons' construction management expertise eliminates facility-related program risks. While technology integrators subcontract construction and hope for coordination, Parsons directly manages both technology deployment and facility construction through integrated delivery teams. No coordination gaps, no finger-pointing, no delays from misaligned schedules.

For FAA modernization, this means seamless facility and technology integration from day one. New ATC facilities, technology refresh in existing buildings, and infrastructure modifications all flow through a single integrated delivery team with accountability for total system performance.

Our track record with federal agencies demonstrates our ability to deliver in highly regulated, mission-critical environments. Parsons and IBM have successfully executed modernization programs across the federal government where security, compliance, and uninterrupted operations are essential—experience directly aligned with the FAA’s operational and regulatory landscape.

Global Expertise In Complex Program management And Systems Integration

Parsons Corporation Is Ready Now to Build America’s Brand New, State-Of-The-Art Air Traffic Control System

Parsons and IBM join forces to design solutions for a national airspace system with enhanced safety and efficiency. CHANTILLY, VA – June 24, 2025 – Today, Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) […]

Parsons Named #1 Program Management Firm By Engineering News-Record

Recognition is underpinned by Parsons’ focus on innovation, collaboration, program delivery, and accountability to its clients CHANTILLY, Va. (June 23, 2025) – Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the […]

Parsons Awarded Air Base Air Defense Early Warning Capability Task Order

CHANTILLY, Va., (June 10, 2025)— Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) has been awarded a $94.5 million ceiling value task order under the Air Base Air Defense (ABAD) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity […]

Parsons Selected As Delivery Partner For King Salman International Airport

CHANTILLY, Va. (May 13, 2025) – Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today, on the sidelines of the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, that the company has been awarded two Delivery […]

Parsons Delivers Critical Milestone For NOAA’s TraCSS Program

CHANTILLY, Va., (September 30, 2024) – Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN), a leading national security solutions company in the space domain, is proud to announce the successful delivery of Phase 1.0, […]

Digital Twins For Airports—How We’re Helping Improve Air Travel

In the post-COVID era, we are witnessing a tremendous jump in demand for air-travel, far exceeding forecasts. This burgeoning demand has put immense pressure on airport infrastructure assets. Many asset […]

Parsons Awarded Federal Aviation Administration Contract With $1.8 Billion Ceiling

CENTREVILLE, VA., (April 6, 2023) – Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company was awarded the recompete Technical Support Services Contract 5 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). […]

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NOAA Awards Parsons Team $16 Million Contract For Polar Operational Environmental Satellites Operations

CENTREVILLE, VA., (Oct. 19, 2022) – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has selected a team led by Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) to provide engineering services, information technology functionality, […]

Imagine Next: Championing Quality

To celebrate the launch of our employer brand, we’re highlighting a few of the stories that epitomize what our employees love about working at Parsons (expressed in our recently released […]

Mission Accomplished Every Day

Not surprisingly, the goal of our country’s Missile Defense Agency is to protect the US, our armed forces, and our allies from all threat missile in all stages of flight. And we work closely with the MDA and other parts of the US government to do just that—serving right now as a prime contractor on three MDA contracts and a subcontractor on seven more MDA contracts.

Parsons And The FAA’s Technical Support Services:
A Legacy Of Success And Delivery

In 2023, Parsons booked a potential 10-year, $1.8 billion follow-on of a technical support services contract (TSSC) with the Federal Aviation Administration. This is the fifth iteration of the contract we have worked on since 2001.

Restoring American Airspace

We have the knowledge and experience in safety, security, infrastructure, as well as in meeting FAA standards and environmental concerns. For over four decades, Parsons has supported the FAA in modernizing the US National Airspace System, including work at hundreds of airports across the nation.

A History Of Success

Ranked #1 In Program Management By ENR

We are a long-term strategic partner providing a full spectrum of program and construction management services and solutions. Whether providing planning and design, construction and operations, owner’s engineer, or integrated PMO services — we work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and various stakeholders to ensure our program management solutions are tailored to meet expectations. Learn more.