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 ...
Why America Has A Shortage Of Air Traffic Controllers
Why is there a shortage of air traffic controllers? Because the FAA hasn’t been serious about apprenticeship and every new ...
Why solving the air traffic controller staffing crisis won’t be easy
Since the deadly midair collision near D.C. between an American Airlines regional jet and a military helicopter, scrutiny of ...
Did DOGE fire air traffic controllers? What to know about how Trump's cuts affected travel
DOGE has let go many federal employees, including some with the FAA Here's what to know and how the cuts affected air traffic ...
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Bellingham airport gets air traffic controller following temporary tower closure
Bellingham International Airport has been able to gain a temporary air traffic controller with two more on their way, after having to limit air traffic control tower hours due to staffing shortages.
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Air Traffic Controller Debate: Shutdown and DOGE Risks, Push for More Hiring
Industry officials testified to Congress about the air traffic controller shortage and technology shortfalls. Elon Musk and ...
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Mesa Airlines Transitions to an All-E175 Fleet
DALLAS — Mesa Airlines (YV), a key regional carrier partner for United Airlines (UA) under the United Express brand, has completed an important fleet transition by retiring all Bombardier CRJ-900 ...