Aviation experts urge investments in air traffic control staffing, new technologies
The nation's air traffic control system is obsolete and understaffed, which significantly degrades safety, aviation industry experts told the House Aviation Subcommittee Tuesday morning.
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 DOGE, however, became contentious flash points. Aviation industry officials urged Congress to modernize the air traffic control system and address workforce shortages.
Now hiring: The FAA is recruiting air traffic controllers. What to know
The Federal Aviation Administration announced plans to "supercharge" hiring efforts for air traffic controllers after a recent slew of fatal air crashes.
Aviation industry pushes Congress for air traffic improvements, more hiring
Aviation industry and labor groups pushed for faster upgrades to U.S. air traffic control systems and hiring. The testimony before a House committee hearing on air traffic control comes about a month after the deadliest U.
Air traffic controllers may get pay hike as Trump admin looks to boost recruitment
Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy called for increasing the pay for entry-level air traffic controllers this week.
Congressional hearing highlights aging air traffic control system, staffing shortages
A congressional hearing highlighted the country's aging air traffic control system and staffing shortages. Here's what to know.
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.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to 'streamline' FAA hiring process amid air traffic control shortage
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Thursday announced a plan to shorten the Federal Aviation Administration hiring process amid an air traffic control shortage.
Lawmakers to hold hearing on persistent US air traffic staffing, infrastructure woes
A U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee on Tuesday will hear testimony on the persistent shortage of air traffic ...
FAA air traffic controller shortage has lasted decades: Travel editor | Morning in America
NewsNation travel editor Peter Greenberg said the Federal Aviation Administration's shortage of air traffic controllers dates ...
Air Traffic Control Trainees to Get Raise, in Nod to Cost of Living
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the increase to almost $23 an hour is intended to boost recruitment and retention.
Elon Musk says upgrade of FAA’s air traffic control system is failing and SpaceX needs to take over Verizon’s contract
Elon Musk said Thursday that Verizon’s efforts to provide a critically needed upgrade to the FAA’s air traffic control system ...
FAA plans to 'supercharge' air traffic control with faster hiring and pay raises. What you should know before applying to the high-stress job.
Air traffic controllers now earn $160,000 on average and the job doesn't require a college degree. But the career comes with ...
DOGE layoffs hit air transportation safety hard
Although none of the chronically short-staffed air traffic controllers have yet been fired, the cuts have already hit FAA ...
NTSB cites air traffic controller distraction in 2023 California near-miss as feds target staffing shortages
A near-collision between two planes at a major California airport two years ago was caused by an air traffic controller ...
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Admissions for UND air traffic program close to doubling as senators, executive call for more tower staff
A bipartisan group of legislators including North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven have called for more funding for air traffic ...