FAA unveils new air traffic controller hiring plan after chief warned system was ‘chronically understaffed’

The FAA unveiled a workforce overhaul to tackle chronic air traffic controller shortages, excessive overtime and aging ...

FAA slashes hiring target, saying it can keep the skies safe with fewer air traffic controllers than it thought

The Federal Aviation Administration needs fewer air traffic controllers than earlier estimates to be fully staffed, the ...

F.A.A. Says Better Scheduling Can Address Air Traffic Control Staffing Issues

In a new report, the F.A.A. says that by increasing controllers’ active work hours per shift, it could reduce its target for ...

FAA cuts target for air traffic control staffing

WASHINGTON, May 15 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it was sharply reducing its target for air ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Air traffic controllers to get back pay after shutdown, but flight cuts may linger, DOT chief says

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CNBC

The government shutdown is over. The air traffic controller shortage is not

Airline executives are pushing lawmakers to make sure air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration workers are paid if there's another shutdown. Air traffic controller staffing ...
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Peraton to oversee multi-billion dollar FAA air traffic control modernization

Peraton has emerged as the winner to overhaul the air traffic control system, securing a contract to oversee the multi-billion-dollar project with the Federal Aviation Administration. In an ...