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 recognized for their heroic actions in bringing aircraft home safely, while an NTSB study found that glass cockpits have not significantly improved safety in small planes.
The EPA is reconsidering action against lead in avgas due to public health concerns, and the FAA is requesting a substantial budget increase to fund its complex and delayed NextGen modernization project.
A legal dispute between L-3 Communications and Cirrus Aircraft is escalating, involving alleged non-payment for flat-panel electronics and accusations of spreading false bankruptcy rumors.

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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.