Air Traffic Control

Secretary predicts airport ‘chaos’ by next week.

Legislation would use unappropriated treasury funds.

NTSB final report cites distracted pilots and an inoperative cockpit voice recorder played a role in a 2023 ground collision at Hobby Airport.

Controllers, along with other essential federal workers, have not been paid since the government shut down on October 1.

More than 33,500 other employees will continue working without pay.

Many of the FAA’s usual partners did not bid for the project.

Other relatives are expected to join the lawsuit over the fatal midair collision.

Agency says it has employed 2,000 controllers over the past 12 months.

Report cites hiring freeze, early retirements, burnout, and low morale.

Transportation secretary says he’s focused on ending nationwide controller shortage.