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FAA faces critical shortage of air traffic controllers. Here's a look into methods to retain and train them

The FAA is confronting a shortage of about 3,000 air traffic controllers, with roughly 35% of trainees failing to complete ...

FAA working to address critical shortage of air traffic controllers

A CBS News data review found more than 90% of airport control towers in the U.S. were understaffed. In response, the FAA has ...
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Transportation Secretary Accuses Pete Buttigieg of Lowering Air Traffic Controller Standards

Pete Buttigieg and the Biden Administration are to blame for the lack of competent air traffic controllers ... so says the ...

Biden admin scrapped ‘best-qualified’ standard for air traffic controller academy, docs show

In 2023, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials scrapped the previous “best qualified” tier for candidates who ...
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Inside look at how air traffic controllers are trained

The U.S. is short about 3,000 air traffic controllers. The FAA staffing issues have contributed to travel delays at major ...

Trump transportation chief Sean Duffy divulges the safety spat that caused a rift with Elon Musk

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed he locked horns with Elon Musk in a fiery clash over the mass firing of air ...

Hero pilot Captain Sully criticized Trump's pick to lead FAA

In August 2025, a purported quote by renowned airplane pilot Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump's choice to head the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), ...