Elon Musk says upgrade of FAA’s air traffic control system is failing and SpaceX needs to take over Verizon’s contract
Elon Musk said Thursday that Verizon’s efforts to provide a critically needed upgrade to the FAA’s air traffic control system is failing. And he said that it is important that Starlink, a unit of his ...
Air traffic control centers struggle with understaffing amidst DOGE layoffs
According to data from the FAA's 2024 Air Traffic Controller Workforce Plan, there are not enough certified professional ...
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The US is struggling to hire air traffic controllers. A surprising age limit and grueling schedules could fuel the problem
Most air traffic controllers don’t just monitor ... “You provide approach control services (to) all those airports, too. So all that needs to be memorized … you can’t waste time and ...
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US Readying Plan to Overhaul US Air Traffic Control, Duffy Says
The Trump administration plans to announce a “brand new” US air traffic control system “in the next couple days,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said. Changes will include shifting ...
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Optimising airspace above the Netherlands and north-west Germany
Major airspace restructure delivers significant efficiency benefits in one of Europe’s busiest and most complex areas.
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Air Traffic Control Forum to discuss air traffic control challenges, innovations
The eighth edition of the Air Traffic Control Forum, supported by Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans), is drawing global air navigation service providers and industry experts to discuss challenges ...
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Elon Musk says upgrade of FAA’s air traffic control system is failing and SpaceX needs to take over Verizon’s contract
and more reliable air traffic control services.” Such a move could face legal challenges, as canceling federal contracts is a complex process that can take a year or more, the paper reported.