FAA did not conduct proper drug tests on controllers following the fatal mid-air collision at Reagan National.
FAA Under Fire for Safety Oversight in Fatal Crash A recent hearing highlighted serious concerns about the FAA’s negligence in enhancing safety protocols leading up to a tragic incident involving an American Airlines plane and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. This accident, which occurred on January 29, 2025, claimed […]
Shortage of air traffic controllers leads to new Enhanced AT-CTI training
Shortage of Air Traffic Controllers Sparks New Training Paths Eastman, Georgia – There’s a growing concern over a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers, leading to increased focus on expanded training programs approved by the FAA. Middle Georgia State University stands out as one of the few institutions offering an enhanced AT-CTI pathway, which aims […]
FAA gives $10,000 bonuses to air traffic controllers who worked throughout the government shutdown.
Amid the record government shutdown, over 10,000 air traffic controllers worked without compensation, yet only 776 are set to receive the proposed $10,000 bonus from President Donald Trump. This bonus is limited to those who achieved perfect attendance during this period. As the shutdown continued for more than a month, many controllers felt immense financial […]
Air traffic controllers with perfect attendance get $10,000 bonuses
FAA Reports Normal Operations Again Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Brian Bedford shared on Thursday that numerous air traffic controllers and technicians who stood by during the government shutdown will be receiving bonus payments. The Department of Transportation revealed that 776 air traffic controllers and technicians will each get $10,000 as a reward […]
Trump Proposes $10K Bonuses for Air Traffic Controllers Who Worked During Shutdown
Trump’s Call for Air Traffic Controllers Bonus During Shutdown President Donald Trump has suggested that air traffic controllers who remained on duty during the recent government shutdown receive a substantial bonus. He shared this proposal in a post on Truth Social. “All air traffic controllers must get back to work now!!! Those who don’t will […]
Trump suggests a $10K bonus for dedicated air traffic controllers who have worked without pay during the government shutdown.
Trump Proposes Bonuses for Air Traffic Controllers Amid Government Shutdown In light of the ongoing government shutdown, President Donald Trump has suggested that air traffic controllers who worked during this period should receive bonuses of $10,000. He praised those controllers as “great patriots” while criticizing others who chose not to work. However, it’s important to […]
Air traffic controllers with insufficient staff alert about system pressure during shutdown
Air traffic controllers have urgently called on lawmakers to resolve the ongoing government shutdown that’s left numerous employees without pay. Many federal workers, especially those in air traffic control, are putting in extensive hours to ensure safety in the skies, all while feeling the strain of financial insecurity. Joe Segretto, an air traffic controller, expressed […]
Airport delays are increasing as air traffic controllers do not receive their first full paycheck because of the shutdown.
For the first time, air traffic controllers in the United States went without pay on Tuesday due to the ongoing government shutdown. This situation is further exacerbated by staffing shortages, posing significant delays at airports just as the holiday season approaches. The shutdown, now in its second month, has many federal workers struggling financially. Among […]
Schumer once more halts GOP efforts while air traffic controllers remain unpaid
Schumer Blocks Republican Proposal to Reopen Government Amid Shutdown On Tuesday, Senate Democrats once again halted a Republican effort to reopen the government. This was the 13th attempt, and it came after a week of deliberation just as significant deadlines approached. On the 28th day of the government shutdown, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) […]
Air traffic controllers who refrain from unpaid work during a government shutdown may face termination, Duffy cautions.
Air traffic controllers who opt to call in sick rather than work unpaid during the federal government shutdown could face termination, according to a warning from the U.S. Secretary of Transportation. This comes amid an ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers throughout the country. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expressed his understanding of the frustrations that […]