Air traffic controller shortages in Newark and other airports partly reflect long, intense training -- but university-based ...

The FAA is currently facing a deficit of about 3,000 controllers and has unveiled a plan in May 2025 to increase hiring and ...

Amid air traffic control shortages, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy outlines plans to retain experienced staff, hire new ...

Plans for a new air traffic control system were announced Thursday by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy amid a spotlight on the out-of-date ATC system and the air traffic controller shortage.

The United States aviation industry continues to grapple with the worst air traffic controller shortage in nearly 30 years as a recent spate of incidents has thrust the high-stress profession into the ...

In a bid to raise standards of air traffic controllers around the US, the FAA continues rollout of tower simulation systems.

The FAA did not agree to a recorded interview for this story, but in a written statement it said that growing the controller workforce is “a top priority for the FAA.” It also highlighted that more ...

Now a federal collegiate training program is aiming to fill vacancies at US air traffic control towers faster with fresh-out-of-college recruits. The FAA has partnered with five schools ...