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1w ago
The agency announced new rules to address the dangers of exhaustion for controllers, who often work grueling round-the-clock schedules ..read more
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3w ago
President Biden wants companies that use American airspace for rocket launches to start paying taxes into a federal fund that finances the work of air traffic controllers ..read more
The New York Times » Air Traffic Control
5M ago
A nationwide shortage of controllers has resulted in an exhausted and demoralized work force that is increasingly prone to making dangerous mistakes ..read more
The New York Times » Air Traffic Control
5M ago
Planes were built to trust GPS signals. Jamming and spoofing in the Middle East and Ukraine have diverted flights and caused inaccurate onboard alerts ..read more
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6M ago
The Federal Aviation Administration turned to outside experts after a string of near collisions. They called for addressing the shortage of air traffic controllers and improving aging tech ..read more
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7M ago
Two planes were moments from colliding in Texas, a harrowing example of the country’s fraying air safety system, a New York Times investigation found ..read more
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7M ago
If the government shuts down, air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration officers will continue to work, but they will not be paid until the shutdown is over ..read more
The New York Times » Air Traffic Control
8M ago
Air traffic computer systems shut down after receiving duplicate data, a report found, forcing plans to be processed manually ..read more