285 of 313 Air Traffic Control Facilities Are Understaffed
Persistent staff shortages have raised safety concerns. At many facilities, staffing is so low that at least a quarter of the work force is missing.
Understaffed Air Traffic Control, DEI Are Unlikely Causes of D.C. Plane Crash
In the immediate aftermath of the deadly collision between an Army Blackhawk helicopter and an American Airlines flight over Washington D.C., people are searching for answers. The direct cause of the Wednesday night collision,
Air traffic controllers interviewed and helicopter black box retrieved from DC air crash site
Officials are examining black boxes from both aircraft and say they appear to be in good condition and may provide details on what went wrong.
No Evidence Trump Fired 3,000 Air Traffic Controllers
One widely shared claim was that Trump fired 3,000 air traffic controllers shortly after taking office for his second term. One post alone (archived) making this claim had received more than 2.7 million views and 25,
Is there an air traffic controller shortage? Deadly midair collision raises concerns
Amid increased concerns about aviation safety, here's how many air traffic controllers there are in the U.S., and how the hiring process works.
Chilling Audio From Air Traffic Control Released After DC Plane Crash: “It Was Just Gone”
Audio from the air traffic control related to the Washington DC plane crash reveals chilling details from the aftermath: "I just saw a fireball." The post Chilling Audio From Air Traffic Control Released After DC Plane Crash: “It Was Just Gone” first appeared on Bored Panda.
DC plane crash is believed to have 'no survivors': What to know about the passengers
Officials believe there are no survivors following a crash in DC between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter.
‘Oh My’: What Air-Traffic Radio Tells Us About the American Airlines Plane Crash
Transmissions show early instruction for an Army helicopter to avoid the passenger jet.
DC plane crash air traffic control audio reveals moment controllers saw disaster: 'Tower did you see that?'
Air Traffic Control (ATC) audio from Wednesday’s collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet reveals the moments before and after controllers witnessed the disaster unfold.
Charlotte-based flight attendants were on American Airlines plane that crashed in DC
Officials said all 60 passengers aboard the plane, the four flight crew members and three soldiers in the helicopter are dead.
Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government
During the campaign, Musk demanded the resignation of FAA administrator Michael Whitaker, who clashed with Musk over ...
How air safety failures and last-minute mistakes set American Airlines jet, Black Hawk chopper on deadly DC collision course
The Post can reveal that miscommunications in one of the most crowded and complex patches of sky in the US are likely to ...
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Richmond-area expert explains how air traffic control works with combination of commercial, military aircraft
Reagan National Airport is widely considered to be one of the more stressful airports in the country when it comes to ...
McGhee Tyson air traffic control directs civilian and military flights, but airspace uncrowded
U.S. Air National Guard Col. Ronald Selvidge took command of the wing in December, shortly after 11 members of the wing were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for their role refueling aircraft ...
F-16s Scrambled After Possible Drone Nears Donald Trump's Plane
The "potential drone" was reportedly seen over Freeway Airport, around 10 miles north of Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.
Trump launched air controller diversity program that he now decries
At a news conference, Trump read a list of conditions he called disqualifying, but his administration started such hiring in ...
SUNY Schenectady unveils air control tower simulator, on path to ATC Enhanced status
SUNY Schenectady County Community College unveiled its new air traffic control simulator on Wednesday. The equipment allows students in the college’s ATC program to safely practice the real-life ...
DC plane crash live updates: Helicopter restrictions in place at Reagan
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer slammed President Donald Trump's comments at the press briefing, during which Trump, ...