Here's Why US Aviation Has Been Experiencing Air Traffic Controller Shortages
Air traffic controllers play a critical role in the US aviation industry. Every day, as over 45,000 flights take off across the country, they are responsible for ensuring the safety of flights through airspace oversight to help connect passengers to their final destinations.
Air traffic control chaos affecting 700,000 passengers was made worse when an engineer couldn't log in remotely
The air traffic control problem last summer meant travel plans had to be processed manually. An engineer's inability to log in remotely made it worse.
Air traffic control chaos that left thousands stranded made worse by WFH engineer's password failure, CAA finds
Hundreds of flights were cancelled after an air traffic control system fault, while people stranded abroad faced long waits to return home.
Airlines warn of delays as UK air traffic control hit by technical fault
Air passengers have been warned they face delays after UK air traffic control systems were hit by a technical fault. The National Air Traffic Services (NATS), the country’s leading provider of air traffic control services,
Nearly 2K air traffic controllers hired at airports across the U.S., officials say
ATLANTA — Months after operating with a severe shortage of workers, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has hired 1,800 air traffic controllers to work at airports across the United States.
Newark Airport deals with delays due to short-staffed air traffic control
There are new concerns about flight delays as we head into the holiday travel rush. A number of flights at Newark Airport arrived hours late Saturday due to staffing issues. CBS News New York's Derick Waller looks at what it all means for travelers this holiday season.
Air traffic control meltdown made worse by remote Swanwick engineer password problem - EasyJet slams issues
Resolving an air traffic control (ATC) meltdown in August 2023 was made more difficult because of delays in verifying the password of an engineer allowed to work remotely, an inquiry has found.
Engineer who forgot password added hours to air traffic control meltdown that hit 700,000
Over 700,000 passengers were affected when flights were grounded at UK airports after an air traffic control glitch in August 2023 - and a new report has now been released
UK air traffic control failure cost up to £100mn, finds review
The chaos caused by the failure of the UK’s air traffic control network in August 2023 cost airlines and consumers as much as £100mn, according to a report that called for the industry to improve how it handles major disruption.
UK air traffic control needs to learn lessons of 2023 meltdown, report says
Britain's aviation regulator said the country's air traffic operator should review its contingency plans and notify airlines of possible disruption earlier, in its report on an air traffic meltdown in August 2023.
FAA announces they’ve filled 1,800 air traffic controllers, set to begin training process
Now that they've hired more than 1,800 air traffic controllers, the FAA says they're planning ahead to keep their staff ...
Ryanair calls for ‘urgent’ action to reform UK’s ‘hopeless’ air traffic control body
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary lashed out at the 'hopeless' air traffic control body NATS as he urged the government to take ...