America Has A Shortage Of Air Traffic Controllers

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 controller had to move to Oklahoma City.
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 controller shortage.
Elon Musk's DOGE Tried to Fire Air Traffic Controllers: Report
The exchange reportedly occurred when Trump called his cabinet into the Oval Office to clarify the scope of Musk's authority.
Elon Musk Wants SpaceX To Fix Air Traffic Control. Here’s Why It Won’t Work.
Satellite service Starlink doesn’t have the capabilities to be the FAA’s comms backbone. Trump officials may take a $2.4B contract from Verizon and give it to Musk’s company anyway.
After attacking the FAA, the Trump administration wants to boost air traffic control hiring
After criticizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) upon his return to office, President Donald Trump took steps to slash jobs at the agency — but his administration now appears to be changing its tune.
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US Air Traffic Control Must Not Be Privatized | Opinion
The U.S. air traffic control system is without a doubt the world's best. It handles more types of traffic, in more airspace and in higher density than all the systems I have just mentioned combined. And we have—by a wide margin—the safest,
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 the aviation industry has grown, with a shortage of air traffic controllers among the top concerns.
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 week,
Why US is struggling to hire air traffic controllers — Report
The United States National Air Traffic Controllers Association has revealed that the country is grappling with a critical shortage of air traffic controllers, which ranks among the worst deficits in nearly 30 years.
Musk’s DOGE team reportedly tried to fire air traffic controllers amid multiple plane crashes but was stopped by the transportation secretary
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Elon Musk squabbled during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Thursday, sources ...
Air traffic controllers may get 30 percent pay raise as Trump admin prioritizes recruitment boost
Air traffic controllers are set to receive a 30% pay hike as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to boost ...
Pilot Told Air Traffic Controllers His Engine Shut Off Before Crash That Killed Family of 5: 'I'm Going to Be Landing'
A plane crash in Tennessee that killed a Canadian family of five in March 2024 was the result of pilot error, authorities ...
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Listen: Air traffic control audio captures final moments leading up to Manheim Township plane crash
Air traffic control audio captured the final moments leading up to a plane carrying five passengers crashing in the parking ...
SpaceX denies Starlink 'take over' of FAA contract, as Verizon $2.4B air traffic control deal hangs in balance
SpaceX denied Starlink would "take over" existing FAA contracts amid reports Verizon's $2.4 billion contract to upgrade air ...
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Sky-High Stakes, Grounded Training: Catholic School Teaches Air Traffic Control
How a Catholic university is preparing the next generation of air traffic controllers to manage the sky and keep travelers ...