GAO: Air Traffic Controller Shortage Persists Despite 200,000 Applicants
The GAO says the controller shortage isn’t due to lack of interest, as the FAA has received roughly 200,000 applications in recent years.
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College of DuPage Awarded $4M to Expand Aviation, Drone Training
Federal grant supports workforce development in piloted and unmanned aviation programs.
NTSB Sets Board Meeting on DCA Collision
Probable cause and safety recommendations to be addressed Jan. 27.
Louisiana Pilot Killed in Texas Bonanza Crash
FAA, NTSB investigating single-engine accident in Southeast Texas.
TSB Report: Plan-Continuation Bias and an Improvised Approach
TSB final report details deteriorating weather, improvised approaches and normalized deviations.
NTSB Issues Urgent Safety Recommendations for Hawker Stall Tests
Safety board issues urgent recommendations to Textron, FAA and NBAA following fatal accidents.
AOPA Honors FAA Team Behind MOSAIC Rule
AOPA honored the FAA team behind the MOSAIC rule during a ceremony on Tuesday.
NOTAM Warned of Slackline Before Fatal Arizona Helicopter Crash
Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding a Jan. 2 accident near Telegraph Canyon.
Investigation Details February Growler Crash
Report cites runway conditions and human error.
Radio Collapse Shuts Down Greek Airspace
Interference on air traffic frequencies forced a shutdown of Greek airspace.
