Old Air Traffic Control

Concerns about outdated air traffic control systems return

Overwhelmed? DC crash puts spotlight on US air traffic agency

Prior to this week's fatal airplane crash in Washington, the US air traffic control (ATC) system was regarded as an understaffed operation beset with old and sometimes obsolete equipment. "This tragic accident is definitely going to put a spotlight on the national air traffic system and may finally result in a proper funding level so the system can be upgraded and maintained,

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Concerns about outdated air traffic control systems return after deadly D.C. crash

The deadly collision between a commercial jet and an Army helicopter near the nation’s capital Wednesday night will cast a fresh spotlight on longstanding concerns about outdated air traffic control systems.

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Are air traffic controllers DEI hires? What Trump said about DC plane crash

The FAA has said that all controllers have to meet tough testing and training standards and go through a lengthy certification process.

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Hear air traffic controllers react to D.C. plane crash

Recordings from the National Airport air traffic control tower captured the moments after a commercial plane and a military helicopter collided on Jan. 29.

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Air traffic control explains concerns following DC plane crash

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How Donald Trump Changed Air Traffic Control Standards in First Term

After the Washington, D.C., plane crash, Trump said he previously set "extraordinary" standards for air traffic control ...

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Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government

Just a day before a deadly midair collision at Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C., employees at the Federal ...

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Is there an air traffic controller shortage? Deadly midair collision raises concerns

Amid increased concerns about aviation safety, here's how many air traffic controllers there are in the U.S., and how the ...

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FAA is facing a 10-year-old lawsuit over allegations of race based hiring of air traffic controllers

The lawsuit was filed back in 2015, but resurfaced this week amid concern over hiring practices among air traffic controllers in the wake of the plane collision with a helicopter on Wednesday.

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5 key issues to watch as investigators probe DC air catastrophe

Airspace congestion, controller fatigue and more. Here’s what to know as federal officials descend on the Potomac River.

Staffing at Reagan Washington National Airport air control tower was 'not normal' on night of collision: FAA

The staffing at the air control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was "not normal" when an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter collided on Wednesday night, a report shows.

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