Controller Resignations ‘Growing by the Day,’ Union Says
‘Four to five’ have bowed out so far.
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Duffy: Next ATC Paycheck Will Be ‘Big Fat Zero’
Transportation Secretary urges air traffic controllers to continue showing up for work and blames Democrats for prolonging the government shutdown.
How ATC Personnel Could Get Shutdown Pay
President Donald Trump is reportedly exploring ways to compensate essential workers during the government closure.
FAA Turning to Cash Bonuses to Attract Air Traffic Controllers
FAA Academy graduates will get thousands in incentives for completing training and accepting roles in hard-to-staff regions.
FAA Personnel Fired Amid Push to Downsize Federal Workforce
Those affected include employees ‘hired for FAA radar, landing and navigational air maintenance,’ according to an Associated Press report.
Raising ATC Retirement Age Not an ‘Effective Solution’ to Shortages, Union Says
National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) disagrees with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s plan to allow controllers to stay longer.
Elon Musk’s Plans to ‘Plug In’ to ATC System Trigger Backlash
A team of men between the ages of 19 and 24 may make unspecified changes to the nation’s air traffic control system with President Donald Trump’s support.
FAA: D.C. Airport at 89 Percent of ATC Staffing Target
Agency says airport that was site of fatal midair collision has 25 certified controllers and three controllers in training.
NATCA Head Defends Controllers After Trump Blames Fatal Midair on DEI Policies
President on Thursday suggested the collision between a passenger jet and U.S. Army helicopter was caused by diversity initiatives.
FAA Set to Hire 1,500 Air Traffic Controllers This Year
ATC shortages have contributed to several delays and recent close calls, which have prompted the FAA to lay out guidelines reinforcing safety protocols.
