California controller candidate says he has found $425 million in possible fraud and waste.
Herb Morgan has faced financial challenges while campaigning for governor of California. A seasoned financial executive and Republican candidate aiming for oversight of state finances published a report this week that criticizes Governor Gavin Newsom and other California leaders, asserting the state is dealing with potential fraud, waste, and abuse totaling between $425 billion. In […]
Controller at Reagan National claims safety alerts were overlooked for years
Safety Concerns Rise After Fatal Crash at Reagan National Airport Air traffic controllers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport had raised safety concerns for years, well before a tragic midair collision on January 29, 2025, that resulted in 67 fatalities when a military helicopter collided with a commercial airliner over the Potomac River. “All the […]
Air traffic controller Emily Hanoka explains that ‘warning signs were evident’ before the midair collision that resulted in 67 deaths
Concerns Raised by Former Air Traffic Controller After Fatal Collision A former air traffic controller in Washington, D.C., who was on duty during the January 2025 mid-air collision between an American Airlines jet and a U.S. military helicopter, warned that there were already clear “holes” in the air traffic system before the crash. “All the […]
Air traffic controller linked to fatal LaGuardia plane crash continues to work: ‘We have questions’
Following a tragic collision between an Air Canada plane and a rescue truck at LaGuardia Airport, the air traffic controller in charge continued working after the incident, which occurred around 11:45 p.m. on Sunday and resulted in the deaths of two pilots. At the time of the accident, only two controllers were on duty. Notably, […]
FAA announces flight reductions will remain at 6% due to increased air traffic controller staffing.
The planned increase in flight reductions at 40 major U.S. airports will remain at 6%, rather than rising to 10% by the end of the week. This decision comes as more air traffic controllers return to duty, according to officials who announced the update on Wednesday. This development coincides with Congressional efforts to resolve the […]
Air traffic controller absences rise as shutdown continues into its second month
Late Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) urged lawmakers to reopen the agency. The reason? A shortfall in funding and staffing has led to increased flight delays and cancellations at major airports nationwide. Federal workers, including employees from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and around 13,000 air traffic controllers, have been working without pay since […]
Big airports experience flight delays due to rising air traffic controller shortage
This weekend, major airports across the country faced significant flight delays due to ongoing staffing issues with air traffic controllers. On Sunday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a temporary ground standstill order due to personnel shortages at air traffic facilities in Southern California. The stop began around 11:42 a.m. EDT for flights to Los […]
Major airports halt operations because of air traffic controller shortages linked to government shutdown
Airports Face Ground Stops Due to Staffing Issues On Thursday, three major airports in the U.S. implemented ground stops and experienced delays, all linked to staffing shortages stemming from the ongoing federal government shutdown. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) was the first to announce a ground delay program, indicating that flights were delayed by […]
Air traffic controller informs lawmakers he’s driving for deliveries to cover his daughter’s college fees during the shutdown
During a recent NewsNation City Hall event, air traffic controllers expressed their struggles to lawmakers as the government shutdown stretches into its third week. One controller, identifying himself as Jack Chris from Dallas, Texas, shared that he has been with the Federal Aviation Administration for 16 years. Chris recounted his experiences during previous shutdowns, saying, […]
Duffy: Shutdown creating ‘ripple effect’ in air traffic controller shortage
On Tuesday, Transport Secretary Sean Duffy discussed the “ripple effect” that government shutdowns are having on the shortage of air traffic controllers. Duffy noted that, although the number of air traffic controllers has increased by 20%, the ongoing shutdown risks losing essential training support. “But one of the issues is the shutdown affecting the academy […]