13 h. ago Inside the FAA’s race to train air traffic controllers: 'It’s going to take time'

The Trump Administration is speeding up its efforts to address a nationwide shortage of Air Traffic Controllers. Earlier this year, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a push to hire 2,000 new controllers by the end of the year.

Politics

5 d. ago Planes nearly collide at SFO after conflicting air traffic control orders

Planes nearly collide at SFO after conflicting air traffic control orders  San Francisco Chronicle

Events

1 week ago FAA partners with university in South to address nationwide air traffic controller shortage

FAA partners with Middle Georgia State University to address air traffic controller shortage through Enhanced AT-CTI program, offering advanced training and incentives.

Culture

2 w. ago Former air traffic controller: Our air traffic system is being held together with eBay parts

National Airspace System runs on antiquated technology while handling 45,000 daily flights. Upgrades need Senate OK of FAA funding beyond the $12.5 billion House bill

Politics

2 w. ago Several countries have privatized air traffic control. Should the U.S.?

An effort to privatize U.S. air traffic control in 2017 never took off. Now the aviation industry is uniting behind the Trump administration's plan to overhaul the system.

Politics

2 w. ago SEC SEAN DUFFY: 'One, big, beautiful bill' is down payment on a new, much

Here's why America's airlines and aviation groups support the 'big beautiful bill' to fund a modernized air traffic control system and address safety concerns.

Economics

3 w. ago Inside a school that's working to fix the U.S. shortage of air traffic controllers

Facing a severe shortage, the FAA is racing to hire thousands of air traffic controllers. But training them can take years. We visit a school in Florida that's trying to get them on the job faster.

Society

4 w. ago Equipment Outages Vexed Newark Airport Controllers for Years

Records show that air traffic controllers handling Newark Liberty International Airport flights have grappled with equipment outages since at least 2023, an anxiety-causing situation they call “plug and pray.”

Events