Newark air traffic controllers experienced a 90-second loss of radar and communication during a troubling FAA outage.
Last week, Newark Liberty International Airport faced a 90-second blackout in radar and communication systems for air traffic controllers, according to a source familiar with the situation. Following the incident on April 28, many controllers at the Philadelphia-based center have taken trauma leave, as reported by the National Federation of Air Traffic Controllers. United Airlines […]
Air traffic controllers may get raise as Trump eyes recruitment
Air traffic controllers are expected to receive a 30% pay hike as President Donald Trump's administration is trying to boost recruitment on Thursday. Transport Secretary Sean Duffy made the announcement Thursday at a press conference at the Academy of Air Traffic Controllers in Oklahoma. He argued that air traffic controllers in wage structure and technology […]
Duffy: Pilots should lose licenses if they disregard air traffic controllers
Transport Secretary Sean Duffy argued that if pilots ignore the air traffic controller, they should lose their license. It is an impressive statement as his department handles a series of aviation accidents and near-term mistakes. Duffy appeared on Thursday NBC Nightly Newsduring which host Tom Costello asked if there was anything related to the plane […]
Air Traffic controllers union to analyze FAA firings’ impact on safety
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is considering cutting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its workforce cut amid concerns over air safety after the most fatal crash near Washington, DC last month. In a statement, Reported by BloombergNATCA, a union representing aviation safety experts, said it “analyzes the effectiveness of reported federal employee […]
Duffy says he can offer air traffic controllers chance to stay past mandatory retirement age
Transport Secretary Sean Duffy said in an interview that he plans to encourage air traffic controllers to continue working beyond the age of forced retirement at age 56. “I would like to offer the air traffic controllers to ensure that they stay longer. That's my authority. I would like to give them the opportunity to […]
Transportation chief Sean Duffy vows to add air traffic controllers, says department traded core mission for DEI
On Sunday, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy pledged to increase the number of air traffic controllers and accused DEI again within a week of the DC Air Force disaster. The 53 -year -old Duffy acknowledged that it would take several years for a new air traffic controller to be completely trained. On the other hand, […]
Transportation Sec Sean Duffy says FAA systems are ‘antiquated,’ calls for more air traffic controllers
Sean Duffy Transportation Secretary says that many of the Federal Aviation System remain “outdated” and needs to be updated in the “plunge” in the recruitment of air control officers. Duffy issued a statement when he appeared in the host Shannon Bream and Fox News Sunday. The Trump administration has confirmed that the American sky is […]
National Air Traffic Controllers Association president addresses staffing shortage
The President of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) has emphasized the need for financing on the shortage of air control officers while appearing on CNN on Saturday. “I am here to tell you that there is no enough air control officer. We must continue to deal with it. I am grateful to Duffy […]
Air traffic controllers union responds to Trump's DEI attacks
The Air Control Union responded to President Trump's claim that Trump has contributed to the fatal Crash drop on Wednesday night by President Trump on Friday. “Avoidance control officers have the honor and elite status of becoming a complete professional controller after successfully completing a series of strict training milestones. The criteria for achieving certification […]
Doocy Asks Press Sec If It Is ‘Safe To Fly Commercially’ As Trump Laments Hiring Process For Air Traffic Controllers
“Commercially and safely and safely, President Donald Trump has criticized the current employment process of air traffic controllers on Friday of the White House, a correspondent in the White House, on Friday, a spokesman of the White House. It is safe to fly. “ Playing card I said On Thursday, the air traffic controller must […]