Oct 15 Shutdown puts renewed spotlight on cracks in U.S. aviation system By Rio Yamat, Associated Press The government shutdown’s strain on the aviation system is starting to show. Continue reading
Oct 08 Watch 6:38 Airports face delays as shutdown deepens air traffic control staffing woes By Miles O'Brien, Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant Thousands of flights have been delayed this week as the government shutdown enters its eighth day. It’s hard to know exactly how many delays are due to staffing shortages from the shutdown, but reports of air traffic controllers calling out… Continue watching
Oct 03 Watch 5:09 Shutdown puts further strain on already understaffed air traffic control system By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins Roughly 750,000 federal employees were furloughed when the government closed its doors. Not included in that number are the air traffic controllers who will continue to work, without pay, as long as the shutdown continues. That has raised concerns about… Continue watching
Jul 22 Air traffic controllers didn't warn a B-52 bomber crew about a nearby commercial plane, the Air Force says By Jack Dura, Margery A. Beck, Associated Press The Air Force says the tower directed the bomber crew but didn't inform them of the inbound SkyWest flight. Continue reading
Jul 09 Senate confirms Bryan Bedford as new FAA head amid rising concerns about air safety By Leah Askarinam, Associated Press The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, putting him in charge of the federal agency at a precarious time for the airline industry after recent accidents, including the January collision near Washington, D.C. that… Continue reading
Jun 11 WATCH: Trump's pick to be FAA administrator faces tough questions on safety at Senate hearing By Leah Askarinam, Josh Funk, Associated Press Bryan Bedford is facing tough questions about safety on Wednesday during a confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Continue reading
May 20 Watch 5:27 'Vintage' air traffic system to blame for near misses and outages, ex-FAA official says By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport again lost contact with planes Monday, according to the FAA. It's the fourth such incident at that airport in less than a month and the latest in a string of alarming incidents… Continue watching
May 08 Watch 5:22 What it will take to update the aging U.S. air traffic control system By Geoff Bennett, Miles O'Brien, Karina Cuevas Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled an ambitious new plan to modernize the air traffic control system aimed at improving safety and reducing delays. The overhaul would cost tens of billions of dollars and replace outdated equipment that is showing its… Continue watching
May 07 FAA says it's trying to fix problems at Newark airport while planning air traffic control system overhaul By Josh Funk, Associated Press The FAA says it will upgrade the technology used to get radar data to air traffic controllers directing planes to the troubled Newark, New Jersey, airport and improve staffing to alleviate the problems there. Continue reading
May 06 Watch 5:52 What's behind the major delays and cancellations at Newark's airport By Miles O'Brien, Azhar Merchant Newark Airport continues to be marred by cancelled flights and delays. The problems are front and center after a technical failure caused widespread disruption last week. Air traffic controllers who were in the thick of it have taken leave to… Continue watching