In the face of recent air tragedies and technical failures, the White House has rolled out an ambitious proposal for a significant overhaul of our worn-out U.S. air traffic control system. The blueprint, unveiled by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, envisions six modern air traffic control centers, along with technology and communications upgrades at all national air … [Read more...] about After Series of Crashes, White House Pushes Bold Air Traffic Control Overhaul
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FAA Ramping Up Hiring—2,000 Air Traffic Controller Jobs Open This Year!
In written testimony that will be presented to a U.S. Senate committee on Thursday, acting Federal Aviation Administration administrator David A. Smith said the agency plans to hire 2,000 trainee air traffic controllers this year. In written testimony, acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau stated that the agency would also create a panel "to identify additional hazards … [Read more...] about FAA Ramping Up Hiring—2,000 Air Traffic Controller Jobs Open This Year!
Jet Abort Landing at Reagan National Day Before Fatal Crash
The Washington Post reported that a Republic Airways passenger plane was forced to abandon its first landing attempt at Reagan National Airport on Tuesday after a helicopter crossed its flight path. This occurred 24 hours before a plane crash between an American Airlines aircraft and an Army Black Hawk helicopter. The Post cited a recording of air traffic control. The … [Read more...] about Jet Abort Landing at Reagan National Day Before Fatal Crash