Government Conceals Which Airports Are Most at Risk
Federal investigators have recovered the black boxes from the passenger jet that crashed into the Potomac River last week.
Air traffic controller staffing exceeds standards at CVG. Union says it's not enough
The most recent FAA data show that CVG’s control tower exceeded the agency’s staffing target, but union officials say it's ...
In wake of deadly DC crash, 3 key differences between CLT airport and Reagan National
The deadly collision at Reagan National has led to questions regarding staffing and air capacity. Are those concerns at ...
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NTSB says Army helicopter flying at 300 feet at time of collision, where 200 feet is the limit
The permitted flight ceiling for helicopters near Reagan Airport is 200 feet, which is meant to keep military and law ...
Does Kansas City have a full staff of air traffic controllers? What the numbers say
The staffing numbers from 2023, the most recent year made available by the Federal Aviation Administration, show the airport ...
America’s air traffic controllers are in short supply—those who qualify can make $137,000 annually, with no bachelor’s required
Several deadly plane crashes this year have put the spotlight on the U.S.’s air traffic controller shortage. Experts point to ...
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FAA: D.C. Airport at 89 Percent ATC Staffing at Time of Midair
Controllers must meet strict eligibility requirements and complete years of training before taking charge of airspace.
Fact Check Team: Midair collision near DCA raises air traffic controller staffing concerns
Authorities confirmed that only one air traffic controller was on duty that night, handling the responsibilities typically ...
New Report Finds 90% Of ATC Facilities Are Short-Handed
Only 28 facilities are staffed properly . The New York Times reported last week that 285 of the country’s 313 ATC facilities ...
Is it safe to fly? Experts say yes. ‘Thousands of operations have occurred since the accident’
After two shocking crashes dented Americans’ confidence in air travel, aviation experts say it remains safe to fly.
Air Traffic Controllers First Learned They Were Exempt From Trump’s Buyout From CNN
The air traffic controllers union had asked for clarification on whether members were eligible for the federal buyout and ...
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Midair collision reignites national concerns over air traffic controller shortage
FAA and union officials would not address whether Southern California airport towers are fully staffed, but the shortage has affected facilities nationwide.