A problem with the telecommunications gear run by Bell South/AT&T caused the air traffic control problems in Memphis last week that delayed flights all over the country…The FAA has approved the merger of US Airways and America West . It’s now all US Airways under one operating certificate…Towns in Connecticut and New York are continuing to fight the planned redesign of airspace in the area to funnel traffic into the four major airports there. They say they’ll get noise they’ve never had before.
On The Fly…
Key Takeaways:
- A telecommunications issue with Bell South/AT&T gear caused air traffic control problems in Memphis, leading to nationwide flight delays.
- The FAA has approved the merger of US Airways and America West, which will now operate under a single US Airways certificate.
- Towns in Connecticut and New York are resisting a proposed airspace redesign, citing concerns about new noise levels from redirected air traffic.
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