This Is How Much Air Traffic Controllers Really Make

Data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests that the median salary for an air traffic controller in 2024 was ...

Tense air traffic control audio captures jets' near-miss during LAX takeoff

Two passenger planes nearly collided while leaving LAX on Halloween. An air traffic controller says one pilot "turned to the ...

Why Do Pilots Say “Mayday” 3 Times In An Emergency?

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) established a broader emergency communication protocol that includes the ...

2 Jets Avoid Mid-Air Collision Shortly After Taking Off From Los Angeles Airport

Two passenger jets departing Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, Oct. 31 narrowly missed a mid-air collision, according to am air traffic control radio recording.
Boise State Public Radio

A transportation policy expert explains the pros of privatizing U.S. air traffic control

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Bob Poole, with the Reason Foundation, who argues that privatizing air traffic control in the U.S. would bring more stable funding and fewer travel disruptions.
WLKY

Government shutdown hits air travel, closing a control tower and causing delays across the country

This is having *** great impact, great concern, great stress. The FAA says it's been delaying flights due to air traffic controller shortages. The transportation secretary blames the government ...
Iowa Public Radio

Air traffic controllers warn of 'tipping point' as U.S. government shutdown drags on

The Federal Aviation Administration was forced to delay flights across the U.S. because of staffing shortages at dozens of ...
Little Rock Public Radio

Air traffic controllers feeling the pinch of the government shutdown

The government shutdown is taking a growing toll on air traffic controllers who are working without pay. Staffing shortages led to big delays over the weekend, raising concerns about holiday travel.