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Broken Air Traffic Control Hotline Connecting Commercial And Military Flights Over D.C. Went Unnoticed For Years, FAA Acknowledges
The revelation comes months after the midair collision between a commercial jet and an Army helicopter killed 67 people, ...
FAA announces new air traffic control system in hope of taming busy skies
The current ATC system "is based on an outdated technologies that are unable to meet" modern demands, an administration ...
Newark problems and recent crashes put focus on air traffic controller shortage and aging equipment
The recent chronic delays and cancellations at New Jersey’s largest airport have highlighted the shortage of air traffic ...
FAA reveals plan for new air traffic control system
The nation's aging air traffic control system will be replaced with one that is aimed at 21st-century needs while improving ...
Air Traffic Controller Shortage Creates Job Opportunities for Recent College Grads
The FAA's Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative Program trains students with basic control and aviation ...
Newark airport uses floppy discs for air traffic control and more terrifying facts about FAA’s crumbling system
The award-winning new Terminal A may be the pride of Newark Liberty International Airport. But behind the scenes, the ...
Trump accelerates upgrades of air traffic control systems amid FAA departures
President Donald Trump’s own policies have prompted departures of key staff and hurt morale at the aviation agency, ...
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Federal Aviation Administration To Fast-Track Fixes at Three Major Airports as Disruptions Shake Confidence in Air Travel
Secretary Duffy says new fiber optic wiring will be in place to replace aging copper wires in the next two weeks as ...
Denver airport air traffic control went out for 6 minutes on Monday, report says
Pilots flying into Denver International Airport on Monday couldn’t communicate with air traffic controllers for about six ...
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FAA invests in air traffic upgrades at Tucson airports
A new federal push to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system is taking shape in Tucson, with major upgrades ...
Trump administration unveils plan to overhaul air traffic control system after Newark airport outage
The Trump administration's announcement comes as Newark Liberty International Airport continues to deal with disruptions ...
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Feds aim to spend $12.5B in initial spending for air traffic control reform
The Federal Aviation Administration recently announced a three-year plan to upgrade air traffic control systems nationwide.