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Hotline between military and air traffic controllers in Washington hasn't worked for over 3 years
Sen. Ted Cruz asked whether a hotline between military and civilian air traffic controllers in Washington, D.
Air traffic control keeps planes moving. So why does it cause delays? | Cruising Altitude
Air traffic control towers are under-staffed and under-funded. Here's why that's been so difficult for Washington to solve.
Newark problems and recent crashes put focus on air traffic controller shortage and aging equipment
The Federal Aviation Administration is working on a short-term fix to the problems at the Newark airport that includes ...
We are desperately short of air traffic controllers — could AI help close the gap?
Air traffic control is back in the news. On Apr. 28 and again on May 9, communication system breakdowns affecting Newark ...
Duffy clashes with Democrats over DEI funding cuts, denies air traffic controllers let go
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency has saved $9.5 billion in the first 100 days of the Trump admin, while ...
Air traffic control ‘hotline’ between Pentagon and Reagan Washington National Airport has been broken since 2022
A “hotline” between air traffic controllers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and the Pentagon intended to ...
Broken Air Traffic Control Hotline Connecting Commercial And Military Flights Over D.C. Went Unnoticed For Years, FAA Acknowledges
The revelation comes months after the midair collision between a commercial jet and an Army helicopter killed 67 people, ...
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U.S. Transportation Secretary addresses air traffic control issues
The nation's outdated air traffic control system is in dire need of an overhaul. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was on ...
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How a national air traffic controller shortage could impact your local airport
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - The Federal Aviation Administration said it’s making progress on its goal to hire more air traffic ...
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MSU Denver training next generation of air traffic controllers amid nationwide shortage
MSU Denver’s air traffic control concentration is one of only 36 higher education institutions nationwide designated by the FAA as part of its collegiate training initiative.