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Air Traffic Control in the US Still Runs on Windows 95 and Floppy Disks
The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking contractors to modernize its decades-old computer systems within four years.
Floppy disks, staffing crisis: Inside the fight to fix air traffic control in Arizona
A new bill supports air traffic control recruitment and retention efforts and mental health services for controllers. Here's ...
Why Philadelphia’s air traffic control tower is fueling national anxiety over flying
There is no instant fix of the troubles in the tower ahead of the busy summer travel season, according to interviews with ...
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Years of data show US air traffic control system ‘straining at the seams’
The nation’s air traffic control system, responsible for ensuring the safe passage of nearly 3 million travelers a day, has ...
New Report: The Most Understaffed Air Traffic Control Towers in the U.S.
It’s hard to miss the blaring headlines: The United States’s air traffic control system is severely understaffed. While ...
What are air traffic controller qualifications and what's the average salary?
Their job is to navigate and ensure the safety of aircraft, pilots, and 2.9 million daily passengers in managing about 50,000 ...
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Austin's 'dire' air traffic controller shortage raises risk of flight delays
Austin airport's CEO warned the Federal Aviation Administration months ago about the "critical" staffing shortage at the air ...
Ahmedabad Airport Tragedy: Air India Pilot Gave Mayday Call To Air Traffic Control Before Crash With Over 200 Passengers Onboard
"On 12th Jun, 2025, Air India B787 Aircraft VT-ANB, while operating flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick, has crashed ...