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US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

'No more floppy disks': Air traffic control overhaul faces some daunting obstacles

The FAA aims to modernize the outdated U.S. air traffic control system, moving away from 20th-century technology like floppy disks and paper strips.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Hotline connecting Pentagon with DC's Ronald Reagan airport has been 'inoperable' for over 3 years: FAA

An inoperable hotline between the Pentagon and air traffic control went unnoticed for nearly a year until a tragic accident brought it to light.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Washington DC

Air travel will be 'worse' this summer, lawmakers warn - as FAA gives infuriating update on system fixes, staffing issues

US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 weeks ago

Newark air traffic control loses contact with pilots in second outage

Newark Liberty International Airport radar systems suffered a 90-second outage, raising safety concerns and highlighting systemic issues.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | Confessions of an air traffic controller: 'Avoid Newark like the plague'

Newark Liberty International Airport is facing significant operational challenges due to understaffing and technical issues, leading to numerous flight disruptions.
Air traffic controllers express frustration over the relocation decision, which they believe has exacerbated safety and efficiency problems. Local airports are considered safer.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

'No more floppy disks': Air traffic control overhaul faces some daunting obstacles

The FAA aims to modernize the outdated U.S. air traffic control system, moving away from 20th-century technology like floppy disks and paper strips.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Hotline connecting Pentagon with DC's Ronald Reagan airport has been 'inoperable' for over 3 years: FAA

An inoperable hotline between the Pentagon and air traffic control went unnoticed for nearly a year until a tragic accident brought it to light.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Air travel will be 'worse' this summer, lawmakers warn - as FAA gives infuriating update on system fixes, staffing issues

Flight delays and cancellations are expected to worsen due to insufficient air traffic controllers and outdated infrastructure, necessitating immediate overhaul efforts.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

As few as 3 radar controllers monitored Newark's airspace Monday night, FAA says

The FAA is facing staffing shortages, leading to inadequate air traffic control at Newark Airport.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 weeks ago

Newark air traffic control loses contact with pilots in second outage

Newark Liberty International Airport radar systems suffered a 90-second outage, raising safety concerns and highlighting systemic issues.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | Confessions of an air traffic controller: 'Avoid Newark like the plague'

Newark Liberty International Airport is facing significant operational challenges due to understaffing and technical issues, leading to numerous flight disruptions.
Air traffic controllers express frustration over the relocation decision, which they believe has exacerbated safety and efficiency problems. Local airports are considered safer.
more#faa
#aviation-safety
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Passenger jet had to abort takeoff to avoid runway collision at LaGuardia Airport

A passenger jet aborted takeoff due to another plane on the runway, causing injury and prompting investigations.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Managing flights at Newark is so bad that air traffic controllers go on trauma leave

Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport are experiencing extreme stress, leading to trauma leave due to severe operational failures.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Transportation secretary calls Newark safe as outage hits airport again

Flight operations from Newark Liberty International Airport are safe but need to be scaled back due to recent air traffic control outages.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Departing Republic Airways plane has near-miss with taxiing United jet due to apparent controller flub at LaGuardia Airport

Miscommunication led to a near-miss between planes at LaGuardia Airport under federal investigation.
NYC startup
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Newark Airport radar outage strikes again, delaying more flights

Frequent telecommunications outages at Newark Liberty International Airport highlight urgent safety and infrastructure concerns.
NYC startup
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Near-collision incident at LaGuardia happened despite sophisticated runway safety system in place

Advanced safety systems at airports may not be sufficient to prevent near-collision incidents.
Communication errors between air traffic controllers contributed to the potential collision.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Passenger jet had to abort takeoff to avoid runway collision at LaGuardia Airport

A passenger jet aborted takeoff due to another plane on the runway, causing injury and prompting investigations.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Managing flights at Newark is so bad that air traffic controllers go on trauma leave

Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport are experiencing extreme stress, leading to trauma leave due to severe operational failures.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Transportation secretary calls Newark safe as outage hits airport again

Flight operations from Newark Liberty International Airport are safe but need to be scaled back due to recent air traffic control outages.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Departing Republic Airways plane has near-miss with taxiing United jet due to apparent controller flub at LaGuardia Airport

Miscommunication led to a near-miss between planes at LaGuardia Airport under federal investigation.
NYC startup
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Newark Airport radar outage strikes again, delaying more flights

Frequent telecommunications outages at Newark Liberty International Airport highlight urgent safety and infrastructure concerns.
NYC startup
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Near-collision incident at LaGuardia happened despite sophisticated runway safety system in place

Advanced safety systems at airports may not be sufficient to prevent near-collision incidents.
Communication errors between air traffic controllers contributed to the potential collision.
more#aviation-safety
#newark-airport
NYC startup
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Radar Screens Went Dark at Newark Airport Again This Time for Even Longer

Newark Airport faced severe operational challenges due to repeated radar outages and staffing shortages among air traffic controllers.
NYC politics
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Flights thrown into chaos after terrifying close call at busy airport

Newark Airport faces reduced flights due to safety concerns from recurrent power outages.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | Newark air traffic crisis takes terrfiying turn - with just one controller to oversee up to 180 takeoff and landings: 'Pure insanity'

Newark Airport faces serious safety risks with only one air traffic controller on duty during peak hours.
NYC parents
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Why This Latest Air Traffic Controller Kerfuffle Should Scare You

Newark International Airport currently poses safety concerns following a brief system outage that left controllers unable to communicate with incoming flights.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

NBC's Kristen Welker Grills Trump Transpo Chief On Airport Failures: Why Does This Keep Happening?'

Newark Airport's safety issues stem from aging technology, prompting urgent calls for upgrades.
NYC parents
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Panic as Newark air traffic control went dark for 90 seconds

Air traffic communication systems at Newark Liberty Airport failed for 90 seconds, leading to significant operational disruptions and stress among controllers.
NYC startup
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Radar Screens Went Dark at Newark Airport Again This Time for Even Longer

Newark Airport faced severe operational challenges due to repeated radar outages and staffing shortages among air traffic controllers.
NYC politics
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Flights thrown into chaos after terrifying close call at busy airport

Newark Airport faces reduced flights due to safety concerns from recurrent power outages.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | Newark air traffic crisis takes terrfiying turn - with just one controller to oversee up to 180 takeoff and landings: 'Pure insanity'

Newark Airport faces serious safety risks with only one air traffic controller on duty during peak hours.
NYC parents
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Why This Latest Air Traffic Controller Kerfuffle Should Scare You

Newark International Airport currently poses safety concerns following a brief system outage that left controllers unable to communicate with incoming flights.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

NBC's Kristen Welker Grills Trump Transpo Chief On Airport Failures: Why Does This Keep Happening?'

Newark Airport's safety issues stem from aging technology, prompting urgent calls for upgrades.
NYC parents
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Panic as Newark air traffic control went dark for 90 seconds

Air traffic communication systems at Newark Liberty Airport failed for 90 seconds, leading to significant operational disruptions and stress among controllers.
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#paris-orly-airport
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Flights cancelled and delayed at Paris-Orly airport after traffic control systems break down

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France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Flights cancelled and delayed at Paris-Orly airport after traffic control systems break down

The Independent prioritizes unbiased journalism funded through donations, ensuring accessibility without paywalls.
more#paris-orly-airport
#transportation
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Trump Transportation Secretary Duffy blames Newark airport chaos on Biden admin - and has chilling warning for how long it might take to fix

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blames the Biden administration for the recent chaos at Newark Liberty International Airport due to poor air traffic control transition.
Tech industry
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy calls for multi-billion dollar overhaul of failing air traffic control system by 2028

A multi-billion dollar plan to overhaul the failing air traffic control system by 2028 has been proposed to enhance safety and efficiency.
Washington DC
fromwww.twincities.com
4 weeks ago

White House proposes overhauling the outdated US air traffic control system in the wake of crashes

A multibillion-dollar plan proposes to overhaul the outdated U.S. air traffic control system with new technology by 2028.
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
US politics

Pete Buttigieg Responded To Donald Trump's Obsession With Him With This Hilarious Troll

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Trump Transportation Secretary Duffy blames Newark airport chaos on Biden admin - and has chilling warning for how long it might take to fix

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blames the Biden administration for the recent chaos at Newark Liberty International Airport due to poor air traffic control transition.
Tech industry
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy calls for multi-billion dollar overhaul of failing air traffic control system by 2028

A multi-billion dollar plan to overhaul the failing air traffic control system by 2028 has been proposed to enhance safety and efficiency.
Washington DC
fromwww.twincities.com
4 weeks ago

White House proposes overhauling the outdated US air traffic control system in the wake of crashes

A multibillion-dollar plan proposes to overhaul the outdated U.S. air traffic control system with new technology by 2028.
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
US politics

Pete Buttigieg Responded To Donald Trump's Obsession With Him With This Hilarious Troll

more#transportation
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

6-minute outage at Denver airport leaves 20 pilots in the lurch in latest terrifying flight snafu

"It's one thing to lose track of one airplane because you can't communicate with them, but to lose track of all of the airplanes that you had communication with."
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Delta CEO says one of its most popular routes was faster in the 1950s than today - and antiquated air traffic control is to blame

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian revealed that flying from Atlanta to New York takes longer now than in the 1950s, attributing this to outdated air traffic systems.
NYC startup
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Hotline between military and air traffic controllers in Washington hasn't worked for over 3 years

The malfunctioning hotline may have contributed to a recent near miss involving military helicopters in Washington, D.C.
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

Newark Liberty Airport is safe to fly, United Airlines says. Here's the latest on flight delays.

The air traffic control problems are happening at a facility in Philadelphia, where the Federal Aviation Administration reported that delays are linked to inadequate staffing and outdated technology.
NYC parents
#transportation-safety
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

U.S. air traffic control system that relies on floppy disks will cost 'lots of billions' to overhaul

fromFast Company
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

U.S. air traffic control system that relies on floppy disks will cost 'lots of billions' to overhaul

more#transportation-safety
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
4 weeks ago

Trump administration unveils multi-billion dollar plan to modernize air traffic control system

The Transportation Department aims to modernize the air traffic control system within four years, focusing on advanced technology.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Trump Takes Not Subtle Jab At Pete Buttigieg Being Gay: Bikes to Work With His Husband on the Back'

Trump criticized Buttigieg's handling of air traffic control software and mocked his marriage during a news conference about a UK trade deal.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

FAA workers don't need phony 'trauma' leave after Newark airport disaster

Air traffic controllers' extensive leave policy for 'trauma' exacerbates airport delays and poses a risk to public safety.
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