April 6 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it is proposing to hire 2,300 air traffic controller trainees as it works to address a persistent lack of personnel. The FAA is about 3,

Multiple air traffic controllers have told Forbes they expect large numbers of colleagues to quit their jobs in the coming days—which will compound the pressure on remaining controllers during the shutdown and exacerbate the ongoing shortage. The air ...

The nation's top accident investigator, Jennifer Homendy, instead focused on problems tracking a fire truck involved in the deadly crash.

The issue may take months to resolve—even after the government reopens. The weight of the government shutdown and subsequent lack of pay has left many air traffic controllers with no choice but to resign. This mass resignation comes as the government ...

When a midair collision and a series of radar outages captured attention in the United States this year, some air traffic controllers thought it might finally lead to solutions for a nationwide staffing shortage and other longstanding problems at the ...

This week’s deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport has renewed concerns about how much is too much for one air traffic controller to handle.

A partial government shutdown looks increasingly likely, but the duration is anyone’s guess—which means uncertainty for airlines, aviation workers and travelers. The air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C., one of the ...