Air Force holds air traffic controllers responsible for close call with B-52 bomber
Air traffic controllers at a North Dakota airport did not inform the crew of a B-52 bomber that commercial flights were also in the area, according to military sources. In a statement released late Monday, the Air Force said that the B-52 crew notified Minot International Airport’s air traffic control about their approach to an […]
Pete Buttigieg allocated $80 billion to diversity and inclusion from the Transportation Department while neglecting air traffic control improvements.
Buttigieg’s DEI Spending Sparks Criticism Pete Buttigieg’s aspirations for higher office are under increased scrutiny regarding his record as Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT) under the Biden administration. Critics note a stark focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, while vital upgrades to outdated air traffic control systems have stagnated. The DOT […]
Pete Buttigieg’s Department of Transportation allocated $80 billion for DEI grants while postponing air traffic control improvements, according to documents and industry sources.
Washington – During his time as Transport Secretary, Pete Buttigieg did not replace outdated air traffic control systems, leading to considerable federal spending, according to records and airline officials. Instead, significant funds seem to have gone towards other priorities. In one of his meetings, while he appeared focused on the upcoming 2028 presidential election, he […]
Los Angeles port experiences unprecedented container traffic as tariff deadlines approach
Importers are hurrying to bring goods into the US as the deadline for new tariffs approaches. The Port of Los Angeles marked its busiest June ever, handling 892,340 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), which is an 8% increase compared to the same month last year. Port authorities ramped up their orders ahead of the mid-August deadline […]
FAA increases hiring and air traffic control training efforts
Addressing the Air Traffic Controller Shortage The Trump administration is ramping up efforts to tackle a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers. Earlier this year, Transport Secretary Sean Duffy announced plans to add 2,000 new controllers by the end of the year. At the FAA’s training facility in Oklahoma City, state-of-the-art simulation technology is being […]
Six injured when a car enters oncoming traffic in New York City
Violent Crash in Queens Injures Six A serious collision in Queens has left six people injured after a BMW collided with a highway median, vaulted over a barrier, and struck two oncoming vehicles, according to police reports. The incident occurred early Saturday morning, around 6 a.m., when the 24-year-old driver of a white 2015 BMW […]
AI tools from Google are reducing traffic to news websites, according to a report.
Google’s AI Feature Leads to Surge in Zero Click Searches A recent report indicates that the introduction of Google’s AI overview feature has markedly increased the incidence of “zero clicks” in search queries. As per new data from digital intelligence firms, following the rollout of AI tools in May 2024, the rate of news-related web […]
FAA collaborates with university in the South to address air traffic controller shortage
Aviation Expert Highlights FAA Challenges Greg Raiff, CEO of Elevate Aviation Group, shared insights into the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) outdated systems during an interview with Fox News Digital. He emphasized the issues behind power outages at Newark Liberty International Airport. Recently, the FAA entered an agreement with the University of Georgia aimed at enhancing […]
AI from Google hitting news websites hard as overall traffic declines
Decline in Traffic for US News Sites After Google AI Launch New data indicates that visits to major US news websites have significantly decreased since Google introduced its AI search feature last year. Research from Simorweb reveals that 37 out of the top 50 news websites experienced a year-over-year decline in traffic following the rollout […]
Air traffic issues worsen due to a lack of controllers and outdated equipment.
Air Traffic Control System in Crisis Each day, over 45,000 commercial flights take to the skies in the US, making it one of the busiest aviation systems globally. However, the technology and equipment supporting this vast network are outdated, often stemming from facilities that have seen better days decades ago. Moreover, the system is in […]