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 heroic saves in emergency situations, while an NTSB study found glass cockpits have not significantly improved light aircraft safety and recommended training and maintenance revisions.
The EPA is advancing efforts to address lead in avgas, and the FAA is requesting substantial funding for its NextGen air traffic system, which is behind schedule and experiencing operational issues.
A legal dispute between L-3 Communications and Cirrus Aircraft over alleged non-payment for electronics highlights financial tensions and accusations of business disparagement within the industry.

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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.