The U.S. air traffic control system is without a doubt the world's best. It handles more types of traffic, in more airspace ...

Air traffic control centers are understaffed, leading to delays and safety concerns after a string of incidents. United CEO ...

The rules inside the control tower at Reagan National Airport are getting stricter, according to a new report. It comes after ...

Millions of travelers rely on air traffic controllers every day to orchestrate high-speed maneuvers and help prevent planes from crashing. But a critical shortage has forced many to work “six days a ...

A satellite company owned by Elon Musk is on a possible fast track to take over a large federal contract to modernize the nation’s air traffic communications system.

The federal government isn't hiring for many positions these days — except air traffic controllers. The Federal Aviation Administration announced plans last week to "supercharge" hiring efforts ...

But are air traffic controllers being let go, too? Here's what to know about DOGE's impact on air traffic controllers and the shortage of workers in that industry. Are air traffic controllers ...

Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, said controllers nationwide are doing one of the most difficult jobs every day. “They’re doing it with only 10,800 ...

relying on the acuity of air traffic controllers to orchestrate high-speed maneuvers and help prevent aircraft from crashing. But the shortage of air traffic controllers is nearly the worst in 30 ...