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Air traffic controllers in Denver scramble to use backups after losing communications Monday
The FAA said in a statement that the Denver Air Route Traffic Control Center lost communications for approximately 90 seconds ...
Denver air route traffic control center experienced 90 seconds of lost communications Monday, FAA says
A portion of the Denver air route traffic control center experienced a 90-second loss of communications late Monday, the ...
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Denver airport air traffic control went out for 6 minutes on Monday, report says
Pilots flying into Denver International Airport on Monday couldn’t communicate with air traffic controllers for about six ...
We are desperately short of air traffic controllers — could AI help close the gap?
Air traffic control is back in the news. On Apr. 28 and again on May 9, communication system breakdowns affecting Newark ...
The FAA is desperate to hire enough air traffic controllers. Here's what to know about the high-stress job that pays $160,000 on average.
Air traffic controllers earn about $160,000 on average, and the job doesn't require a college degree. Still, the government ...
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The US needs more air traffic controllers. These graduating students just got fast-tracked to enter the job market quicker
The United States aviation industry continues to grapple with the worst air traffic controller shortage in nearly 30 years as ...
Duffy to allow exemptions to extend retirement age for air traffic controllers
The article has been updated to accurately reflect the process to extend the retirement age for air traffic controllers.
Officials plan to revamp the US air traffic control system. Here’s a breakdown by the numbers
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski) The Trump administration on Thursday announced an ambitious three-year plan to replace the United ...
Denver air traffic controllers temporarily lose radio communications with aircraft
Denver ATC communication loss affects several pilots, sparking FAA investigation. The incident highlights ongoing air traffic control system issues and modernization needs.