FAA to increase time off between air traffic controller shifts ... - CNN
Apr 19, 2024 · The Federal Aviation Administration has announced scheduling changes in response to an expert panel that is recommending air traffic controllers have more stable work schedules and consistent...
Senate told air traffic controller shortage hurting aviation safety - NPR
Nov 9, 2023 · Safety experts and union leaders told a Senate Commerce subcommittee Thursday that a shortage of air traffic controllers is leading to fatigue and distraction, likely contributing to a growing...
Congress reaches a bipartisan breakthrough on air traffic controller ...
Apr 29, 2024 · Lawmakers have struck a deal to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, key negotiators announced early Monday as they unveiled a $105 billion measure that will lead to the hiring of...
FAA still short about 3,000 air traffic controllers, new federal ...
May 14, 2024 · Despite a surge in hiring last year, air traffic control stations nationwide are still about 3,000 controllers short, according to new Federal Aviation Administration numbers.
F.A.A. Will Require More Rest for Air Traffic Controllers
Apr 19, 2024 · The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday that it was taking significant steps to mitigate the risks posed by exhaustion among air traffic controllers, after a series of close calls last...
United Airlines blasts FAA for air traffic controller shortage - ABC News
3 days ago · The airline is citing delays at its Newark hub saying more than 348,000 passengers have been disrupted by delays since the start of November due to the air traffic controller shortage.
FAA will require more rest for air traffic controllers : NPR
Apr 22, 2024 · Federal regulators are increasing the amount of required rest between shifts for air traffic controllers. The changes come as two recent close calls on runways add to concerns about aviation...
Drunk and Asleep on the Job: Air Traffic Controllers Pushed to the ...
Dec 2, 2023 · One air traffic controller went into work drunk this summer and joked about “making big money buzzed.” Another routinely smoked marijuana during breaks. A third employee threatened violence...
New FAA rest rules to address 'fatigue' issues with air traffic …
Apr 19, 2024 · The Federal Aviation Administration is instituting new rest rules for U.S. air traffic controllers to address fatigue issues that may be degrading air safety. Controllers will now be required...
Airline executives raise alarm that air traffic controller shortage ...
Sep 12, 2023 · The air traffic controller shortage will continue to cause travel disruptions not only next year, but for at least the next five years, airline industry executives said Tuesday.