FAA Says Student Transportation Is Critical to Controller Training
Agency plans sole-source shuttle contract as controller hiring drives higher training volume.
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Senators Press FAA Over Controller Pay Raise
Duckworth and Durbin say the remaining 2.8% increase should not be tied to increased controller utilization.
FAA Moves To Fire LaGuardia Controllers
The two controllers reportedly left about an hour early before the fatal March runway collision.
FAA Reportedly Frustrated With ATC Overhaul Contractor
Officials are reportedly considering reducing Peraton’s role eight months after the company received a $1.5 billion integration contract.
FAA Gives AT&T $74.3 Million Start On New ATC Network
Initial work will support a telecommunications contract expected to reach into the billions.
Controller Handles Two American Flights With Identical Call Signs
Duplicate call signs put two American Airlines flights on the same frequency near Phoenix.
Aviation Coalition Seeks $20 Billion More For ATC Overhaul
The request would close what the group calls a funding gap in the FAA’s Brand-New Air Traffic Control System.
FAA Makes Contract Tower Hiring Path Permanent
The order change adds CTO-P graduates to the hiring pool for privately staffed towers.
FAA Picks ASI For Air Traffic Management Software
The 12-year contract covers FMDS and SMART, two systems aimed at helping the agency manage traffic flow before delays form.
FAA Extends Northeast ATC Staffing Relief
Controller staffing shortages continue to affect operations at several major airports.
