Nation Nov 14 FAA eases commercial flight restrictions after shutdown strain, but some limits remain By Rio Yamat, Josh Funk, Associated Press
Nation Nov 05 FAA plans to reduce air traffic by 10% at dozens of busy airports during shutdown The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it would reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown. By Matthew Daly, Josh Funk, Rio Yamat, Associated Press
Politics Sep 27 WATCH: Transportation Sec. Buttigieg holds briefing on impact of possible government shutdown Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Wednesday that air travel will remain safe in a shutdown, but that the training of new air traffic controllers will stop and 1,000 trainees will be furloughed. By News Desk
Health Apr 16 Watch 5:51 How drones are delivering lifesaving medical supplies in Rwanda Getting medical supplies to where they are needed fast can mean the difference between life and death outcomes, but moving them efficiently across long distances to remote and rural areas can be difficult for traditional transportation. Special correspondent Fred de… By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sarah Clune Hartman
Nation Aug 10 Study shows chronic fatigue among air traffic controllers WASHINGTON — Air traffic controllers' work schedules often lead to chronic fatigue, making them less alert and endangering the safety of the national air traffic system, according to a study the government has kept secret for nearly four years. By Joan Lowy, Associated Press
Apr 20 Watch European Skies Slowly Reopen to Air Traffic as Volcanic Ash Risk Abates Some stranded travelers in Europe got relief as air traffic resumed over the United Kingdom for the first time in nearly a week. Ray Suarez reports from London on the ongoing aftermath of the volcano's eruption. Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch European Airports Start to Tackle Travel Backlog As air traffic resumes in Europe, Gwen Ifill talks to Ray Suarez about the hundreds of thousands of passengers still stranded and struggling to get to their destinations. Continue watching
Dec 19 Watch New Plan Aims to Relieve Air Travel Congestion The government announced plans on Wednesday to ease congestion for holiday air travel, including opening up military air space and limiting flights to busy New York City airports. A former Federal Aviation Administration chief and an airline representative examine the… Continue watching
Dec 12 Watch GPS-based System May Improve Air Travel The Federal Aviation Administration has unveiled a new air traffic control system, ADS-B, that incorporates the Global Positioning System to more accurately track airplanes in flight. Tom Bearden examines ADS-B, which the FAA has promised will make air travel safer… Continue watching