The US is struggling to hire air traffic controllers. A surprising age limit and grueling schedules could fuel the problem
Millions of travelers rely on air traffic controllers every day to orchestrate high-speed maneuvers and help prevent planes from crashing. But a critical shortage has forced many to work “six days a ...
FAA wants tougher air traffic control staffing regulations at Reagan National
The Federal Aviation Administration made recommendations about staffing levels and responsibilities in the air traffic ...
Reagan National Airport implements changes to ATC staffing after Potomac plane crash
The FAA will now have a standalone air traffic control official consistently monitoring only helicopter traffic near Reagan National Airport.
Air-Traffic Staffing Rules Tightened at Reagan Airport After Fatal Crash
A WSJ visual investigation breaks down the helicopter corridors, airport runway paths and light pollution that may have ...
Air Traffic Control Trainees to Get Raise, in Nod to Cost of Living
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the increase to almost $23 an hour is intended to boost recruitment and retention.
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Elon Musk urges retired air traffic controllers to come back
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is urging retired air traffic controllers to come back to the workforce amid ... just weeks ...
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A midair collision in Arizona prompts questions about air traffic control towers
Do more U.S. airports need control towers? That's one of the questions that has arisen following a midair collision at an ...
Aviation experts urge investments in air traffic control staffing, new technologies
The nation's air traffic control system is obsolete and understaffed, which significantly degrades safety, aviation industry ...