The agency plans tower replacements and upgrades at airports nationwide. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced more than $750 million to replace eight aging air traffic control towers…
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FAA Hits Recruitment Goal Targeting Gamers for Air Traffic Control
The transportation secretary said the campaign was “wildly successful.” The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ran a targeted recruitment campaign last month after the number of air traffic controllers…
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DOT and FAA Announce New Safety Measures Between Helicopters and Airplanes
Policy shifts air traffic control procedures from visual separation to radar-based spacing U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford recently announced safety…
Read MoreColorado Community College Joins FAA Air Traffic Control Training Program
Administrator Bedford says such partnerships create a “strong pipeline to bring new air traffic controllers into the FAA.” The Department of Transportation announced that the Federal Aviation Administration…
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FBI Cautions Public About the Severity of Laser Strikes Toward Aircraft
Officials emphasize safety risks and criminal penalties for pointing lasers at aircraft. The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Cleveland Field Office, along with the Ohio State Highway Patrol…
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Transportation Department Debuts DCA’s Technology Upgrade
Electronic flight strips have now been adopted by 15 airports nationwide. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy visited Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to highlight the airport’s recent upgrade…
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Tenth College Joins FAA’s Air Traffic Controller Training Initiative
Sacramento City College joins federal program to expedite air traffic control training and staffing. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Sacramento City College has joined its Enhanced…
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NTSB Releases Initial Report on UPS Plane Crash in KY
The FAA grounded all MD-11 and MD-11F aircraft for inspections and necessary corrective actions. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary report on the United Parcel…
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FAA Lifts Flight Reductions, Announces Return to Normal Operations
The transportation secretary and the FAA administrator issued the termination order announcement together. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford announced that the…
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DHS Announces $10K Bonus for “Exemplary Service” During Shutdown
DHS secretary says exceptional TSA agents will receive bonuses, and President Trump recommends bonuses for patriotic air traffic controllers. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced…
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