Air traffic control audio captured the pilot reporting that the aircraft ‘has an open door, we need to return for a landing’ ...

W hen Musk and his allies turned their attention to the FAA last month, they identified a problem: The communications ...

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says air travel remains the safest way to travel, but he understands people are feeling "rattled" following several airplane crashes.

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 ...

The FAA will now have a standalone air traffic control official consistently monitoring only helicopter traffic near Reagan National Airport.

Why is there a shortage of air traffic controllers? Because the FAA hasn’t been serious about apprenticeship and every new ...

As public confidence in aviation safety drops, the pressure is on pilots to reassure nervous passengers. But although pilots say flying is still safe, some have concerns about a system under pressure.

The rules inside the control tower at Reagan National Airport are getting stricter, according to a new report. It comes after the deadly mid-air collision in January that killed 67 people.

The Federal Aviation Administration made recommendations about staffing levels and responsibilities in the air traffic ...

Since the deadly midair collision near D.C. between an American Airlines regional jet and a military helicopter, scrutiny of ...

Irregular air-traffic control staffing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is under scrutiny after a deadly accident ...

The United States is facing a shortage of air traffic controllers, and lawmakers say strict age limits could be adding to the ...