34 h. ago New crisis for aviation industry as trainer shortage hits air traffic controllers

The push for more controllers comes after the FAA ended this past fiscal year around 3,900 controllers short of its target numbers

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36 h. ago UK tourists warned of air traffic control strike disrupting flights later this month

French air traffic controllers are set to walkout, causing disruption across Europe

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6 d. ago Update issued after warnings of possible Manchester Airport holiday disruption

Air traffic controllers were planning a four-hour nationwide strike

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2 w. ago Planes held and passengers stranded at major UK airport after evacuation

A major UK airport ran into delays after the air traffic control tower was briefly evacuated, according to reports from passengers, with data showing planes circling the sky

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2 w. ago Air traffic controller 'risks disaster' shouting 'Free Palestine' at Israeli pilots moments after take

El Al, Israel's national airline, said the controller made the outburst over the radio to its crew after the flight left Charles de Gaulle Airport on Monday.

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4 w. ago Ryanair sets monthly passenger record despite air traffic control strikes

The Dublin-based carrier announced 20.7 million passengers travelled on its flights in July.

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4 w. ago Boeing pilot screams 'Mayday' in chilling audio seconds after engine cuts out

The pilots of a United Airlines flight bound for Munich, Germany, issued a terrifying 'Mayday' plea to air traffic control on July 25, shortly after takeoff from Washington, US

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