Data: US air traffic control centers understaffed
Data from the Federal Aviation Administration is showing the scale of staffing issues that air traffic control centers in the U.S. are facing.
Not just Reagan: Airports across the US have struggled with air traffic control staffing in recent years, data shows
Some major US airports had less than 60% of their staffing targets filled with fully certified controllers in recent years, CNN review finds
Here's What It Actually Takes To Become An Air Traffic Control Employee
Donald Trump has made some very serious claims about the capability of American air traffic controllers, but what does it take to actually get the job?
Air Traffic Control Offices Are in Chaos in Trump’s New Administration
Even before the plane crash near D.C., air traffic control offices were in a state of Trumpian despair, sources say.
Air Traffic Control Staffing Issues in Spotlight After DC Plane Crash
Issues with air traffic control staffing are under the spotlight following the fatal mid-air collision between an American Airlines plane and a military helicopter in Washington D.C. on Wednesday that killed 67 people.
Air traffic controller 'left work early' before deadly crash as helicopter's flight height comes into question
A single controller was left to handle the air traffic of planes and helicopters flying over the airspace when two people would typically be monitoring both flight paths
Air traffic controller left shift early, source confirms
An air traffic control supervisor in the tower at Reagan Airport let a controller leave their shift early, a source familiar with the investigation confirmed to NBC News.
California Airport Could Lose All Air Traffic Controllers This Week
If San Carlos Airport loses its air traffic controllers, and air traffic towers are forced to go unmanned, it could create safety issues.
San Carlos Airport could lose air traffic controllers amid pay dispute
The San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Mateo County will no longer have air traffic controllers starting in February following a dispute over pay, officials said.
San Carlos Airport control tower will continue to be staffed by Serco
Although the Federal Aviation Administration awarded a new contract for air traffic controllers to Robinson Aviation, employees rejected their job offers due to issues with pay, forcing the
Staffing at Sacramento Executive Airport's air traffic control tower causes unease
Businesses at Sacramento Executive Airport got an email saying the air traffic control room would be unstaffed, causing concern with pilots.
DC plane crash: NTSB on air traffic control tower staffing, last-second communications
The NTSB says when the Jan. 29 collision between a passenger plane and helicopter occurred, the air traffic control tower had ...
Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government
During the campaign, Musk demanded the resignation of FAA administrator Michael Whitaker, who clashed with Musk over ...
‘A matter of mere seconds’: Fmr. air traffic controller breaks down Philadelphia & DC plane crashes
Late Friday night, a small jet crashed in northeast Philadelphia, killing all 6 on board and one person on the ground. This ...
'We have a lost aircraft': listen to Philadelphia air traffic control audio before crash
A recording obtained by this news organization contains chatter between airport tower employees and crew on the small plane ...
'We have a lost aircraft': Philadelphia air traffic control tried to reach doomed plane
Air traffic control communications reveal the moments when controllers tried to reach a doomed jet in Philadelphia, which ...
Air traffic controller 'clocked off early' on night of Washington DC plane crash
Victims are being named after an American Airlines flight crashed with a Black Hawk by Reagan National Airport, leaving no ...