Midair collision reignites national concerns over air traffic controller shortage
FAA and union officials would not address whether Southern California airport towers are fully staffed, but the shortage has affected facilities nationwide.
Not just Reagan: Airports across the US have struggled with air traffic control staffing in recent years, data shows
Some major US airports had less than 60% of their staffing targets filled with fully certified controllers in recent years, CNN review finds
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.
National Air Traffic Controllers Association president addresses staffing shortage
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) president addressed concerns about air traffic controller staffing shortages, highlighting a broad need for funding, during a Saturday appearance on CNN.
DC plane crash: NTSB on air traffic control tower staffing, last-second communications
The NTSB says when the Jan. 29 collision between a passenger plane and helicopter occurred, the air traffic control tower had five persons on duty.
Data: US air traffic control centers understaffed
Data from the Federal Aviation Administration is showing the scale of staffing issues that air traffic control centers in the U.S. are facing.
Air traffic controller left early from work before crash: report
An air traffic controller at Reagan National Airport reportedly left early on Wednesday before the deadly collision between an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter.
NTSB Has Interviewed Air-Traffic Controller at Reagan Airport Tower During Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has interviewed the air-traffic controller who was working at the time of the midair collision, board member Todd Inman said, adding that the interviews have been ongoing throughout the day.
Air Traffic Control Offices Are in Chaos in Trump’s New Administration
Even before the plane crash near D.C., air traffic control offices were in a state of Trumpian despair, sources say.
Air Traffic Control Staffing Issues in Spotlight After DC Plane Crash
Issues with air traffic control staffing are under the spotlight following the fatal mid-air collision between an American Airlines plane and a military helicopter in Washington D.C. on Wednesday that killed 67 people.
Air traffic controller ‘allowed to leave work early’ shortly before crash
An air traffic controller was allowed to leave their post early on the night a helicopter collided with a passenger jet above Washington DC, a report has claimed.
Transportation Sec Sean Duffy says FAA systems are 'antiquated,' calls for more air traffic controllers
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the COVID-19 pandemic caused air traffic controller recruitment to "plummet" for two ...
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 ...
‘A matter of mere seconds’: Fmr. air traffic controller breaks down Philadelphia & DC plane crashes
Late Friday night, a small jet crashed in northeast Philadelphia, killing all 6 on board and one person on the ground. This ...