As the January 30th funding deadline looms, Congress is working to finalize a comprehensive budget package that would give the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) its largest funding increase in years. The proposal comes at a critical moment for an agency …
The federal government shutdown strain on air traffic controllers is evident as they perform essential work without pay, while rising sick calls, reduced support, and cascading delays cut capacity at busy hubs. Controllers remain at safety critical positions without regular …
The air traffic controller shortage causing a safety risk in Nashville is clear in the staffing data: Nashville Tower (BNA) has a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) target of 39 but only 30 CPCs on board, with 9 in training, as …
Colombian authorities suspended multiple air traffic controllers at Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport after an 18-year-old visitor issued takeoff clearances for departing aircraft. This teenager air traffic incident revealed serious breaches of aviation safety, prompting an immediate investigation by Aeronáutica …
