4 d. ago Duffy expands air traffic control training program to fight nationwide shortage

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expands air traffic control training programs to address a nationwide shortage of roughly 3,000 controllers.

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4 d. ago 2 United Planes Collide on San Francisco Runway In Area Outside of Air Traffic Control's Reach

2 United Planes Collide on San Francisco Runway In Area Outside of Air Traffic Control's Reach  People.com

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4 d. ago 2 United Planes Collide on San Francisco Tarmac In Area With No Air Traffic Control Communication

2 United Planes Collide on San Francisco Tarmac In Area With No Air Traffic Control Communication  People.com

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9 d. ago FAA cancels new air traffic control project for Anchorage international airport, with little explanation

FAA cancels new air traffic control project for Anchorage international airport, with little explanation  Anchorage Daily News

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2 w. ago Duffy’s DOT accuses Biden, Buttigieg of inflating air traffic controller pipeline: ‘Juiced the numbers’

The Trump admin's Transportation Department raises air traffic controller standards and suggests weaker standards under Biden increased the average washout rate for potential candidates.

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3 w. ago Air traffic controller suspended after ‘Free Palestine’ broadcast to Israeli pilots

A French air traffic controller has been suspended after broadcasting "Free Palestine" to Israeli El Al pilots. The incident was condemned by French Transportation Minister Philippe Tabarot.

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3 w. ago Sean Duffy details spat with Elon Musk over firing air traffic controllers, says cabinet must call shots

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy detailed his spat with Elon Musk over firing air traffic controllers during an appearance on the New York Post's "Pod Force One" podcast Wednesday.

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last month The FAA wants to hire 9,000 air traffic controllers. It won’t be enough.

The FAA wants to hire 9,000 air traffic controllers. It won’t be enough.  The Washington Post

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last month F.A.A. Plans to Hire 8,900 Air Traffic Controllers but Still Expects Shortages

The Federal Aviation Administration says it plans to “supercharge” hiring and training between now and late 2028. It would not be enough to end a shortage of controllers.

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