Briefing: May 2010

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association honored controllers who helped bring broken aircraft and struggling pilots home. Winners of this years Archie awards included a team of South Florida air traffic controllers who helped a non-pilot land a King Air after the pilot died and a Kansas City controller who helped a Frontier Airlines crew return to the airport safely after a bird strike. The live ATC tapes are available at www.natca.org/mediacenter/Archie2010_Audio.msp.

Editorial Staff

Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Air traffic controllers were honored for their life-saving interventions in emergencies, while an NTSB study concluded that glass cockpits have not significantly improved safety in small aircraft.
The EPA is actively pursuing studies and potential actions regarding lead in avgas, signaling a possible move away from 100LL.
The FAA requested a substantial 32% budget increase for its delayed NextGen project, emphasizing the need for multi-year reauthorization.
L-3 Communications and Cirrus Aircraft are involved in a lawsuit over contractual disputes and alleged attempts to undermine business relationships.

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Air traffic controller saves don’t go unnoticed

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association honored controllers who helped bring broken aircraft and struggling pilots home. Winners of this year’s Archie awards included a team of South Florida air traffic controllers who helped a non-pilot land a King Air after the pilot died and a Kansas City controller who helped a Frontier Airlines crew return to the airport safely after a bird strike. The live ATC tapes are available at www.natca.org/mediacenter/Archie2010_Audio.msp.