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FAA trims air-traffic controller target, bets on modern scheduling to curb overtime
business11 days ago

FAA trims air-traffic controller target, bets on modern scheduling to curb overtime

The FAA cut its target for certified air-traffic controllers to 12,563 from 14,633 and says modern scheduling and workforce tools will cut overtime costs, which topped $200 million last year after 2.2 million overtime hours; about 11,000 controllers are deployed with 4,000 in training, while staffing shortfalls and a lagging scheduling software have hampered efficiency, contributing to six-day weeks and training losses during the shutdown.

via CNBC|
#air-traffic-control#business#faa
transportation18 days ago

FAA bets on AI to smooth air traffic while keeping controllers in charge

The FAA is piloting an AI initiative called SMART with Thales, Air Space Intelligence, and Palantir to forecast airspace demand and adjust departure timing, aiming to reduce delays without replacing safety-critical controller duties. The effort focuses on upstream planning using schedules and weather data to smooth flows, with an operational demonstration targeted for September 2026 and no finalized budget line item yet. NATCA has backed the broader modernization push as the project progresses.

via Politico|
#ai#air-traffic-control#airspace-management
Drones Ground Flights at 13 Russian Airports After Rostov Center Hit
world19 days ago

Drones Ground Flights at 13 Russian Airports After Rostov Center Hit

A Ukrainian drone strike hit Rostov-on-Don’s air navigation center, forcing the suspension of flights at 13 southern Russian airports and prompting Aeroflot to delay or reroute departures as authorities assess restoration efforts; international routes from other airports largely continue, with the broader conflict and ongoing strikes shaping the situation.

via politico.eu|
#aeroflot#air-traffic-control#drones
US Seeks $10B to Modernize Aging Air Traffic Control System
politics1 month ago

US Seeks $10B to Modernize Aging Air Traffic Control System

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is asking Congress for $10 billion to fund the next phase of modernizing the aging U.S. air traffic control system, with software upgrades aimed at reducing flight delays; last year's $12.5 billion package plus ongoing infrastructure upgrades—like replacing copper wires and expanding network connections—set the stage for broader improvements through 2028, including more fiber, radios, and radars.

via HuffPost|
#air-traffic-control#aviation-infrastructure#congress-funding
AI-Powered Overhaul of U.S. Air Traffic Control Starts With $12.5B Down Payment
transportation1 month ago

AI-Powered Overhaul of U.S. Air Traffic Control Starts With $12.5B Down Payment

Congress approved a $12.5 billion down payment to modernize the aging U.S. air traffic control system. Since the approval, the FAA has replaced roughly half of its copper wiring, converted about 270 radio sites, and begun using electronic flight strips at 17 towers; more than 4,500 FAA sites are getting new radars, digital voice switches, and training simulators. The upgrade, led by Peraton, targets four areas—wires, communications, radars, and flight strips—and will incorporate artificial intelligence to boost safety and efficiency, though human controllers will remain in charge. The DOT says additional funding is needed for software and AI deployment, with a completion goal of 2028, and is urging Congress to provide the rest of the money.

via CNN|
#ai#air-traffic-control#aviation-safety
Labcorp taxiway lapse prompts go-around as UPS nears Louisville runway
us-news1 month ago

Labcorp taxiway lapse prompts go-around as UPS nears Louisville runway

A UPS cargo plane had to abort its landing at Louisville International Airport after a Labcorp jet on the taxiway briefly crossed the hold-short line, triggering alarms in the control tower and prompting a go-around for the UPS aircraft. The Labcorp pilot apologized, and UPS said its actions followed standard procedures with no operational impact; the FAA said required separation was maintained. The incident follows a deadly UPS crash at the same airport five months earlier.

via CBS News|
#air-traffic-control#aviation#go-around
FAA Bets on Gamers to Fix Sky-High Controller Shortage
politics1 month ago

FAA Bets on Gamers to Fix Sky-High Controller Shortage

The FAA is launching a recruiting push targeting video gamers to address a long-running shortage of air-traffic controllers, touting six-figure pay in a YouTube ad and arguing gaming skills like hand-eye coordination and focus translate to the job. While officials say the strategy could help as the agency remains thousands short of the roughly 14,663 fully staffed positions (about 11,000 certified today), critics warn gaming experience isn’t a substitute for training and discipline. With an 8,000-applicant cap for the new window opening April 17, the agency aims to accelerate hiring over the next few years, building on past reforms that cut onboarding time and reduced washouts but haven’t closed the gap.

via The New York Times|
#air-traffic-control#faa#gaming
LaGuardia Pilots Warn of Decades of Close Calls and Control Confusion
transportation2 months ago

LaGuardia Pilots Warn of Decades of Close Calls and Control Confusion

Pilots at New York’s LaGuardia have long highlighted miscommunications and near-misses with ground vehicles amid complex taxi instructions, a pattern echoed in FAA data showing at least 132 runway incursions since 2000 and more than 120 anonymous NASA safety reports; notable incidents include a 2015 near-miss with a snowplow, a 2024 taxi clearance mishap, a current NTSB-investigated taxiway collision, and a deadly crash earlier this week between an Air Canada Express jet and a fire truck, prompting calls for action.

via CBS News|
#air-traffic-control#laguardia#nasa-asrs
Pilots warned of LaGuardia risks months before deadly runway crash
world2 months ago

Pilots warned of LaGuardia risks months before deadly runway crash

NASA’s Aviation Safety Reporting System contains pilot warnings from LaGuardia about dangerous operations and controller guidance months before a deadly crash, including a takeoff clearance issued while another aircraft was on final and a runway area with lights off. The collision between an Air Canada Express jet and an airport fire truck at LaGuardia killed two pilots and injured dozens, with NTSB investigators examining cockpit and flight data as staffing strains, aging equipment, and security line disruptions come under scrutiny.

via The Guardian|
#air-traffic-control#aviation-safety#laguardia
NTSB Eyes Controller Fatigue in LaGuardia Collision Probe
world2 months ago

NTSB Eyes Controller Fatigue in LaGuardia Collision Probe

The National Transportation Safety Board plans to interview a LaGuardia air traffic controller as part of its investigation into the collision between an Air Canada Express jet and a fire truck; authorities say fatigue and staffing are under scrutiny, with cockpit and flight data records recovered and the controller potentially handling multiple roles during the incident.

via Reuters|
#air-canada-express#air-traffic-control#fatigue
LaGuardia Runway Collision Kills Two Pilots as Plane Strikes Fire Truck
transportation2 months ago

LaGuardia Runway Collision Kills Two Pilots as Plane Strikes Fire Truck

Two pilots were killed and dozens hospitalized after an Air Canada Express regional jet struck a fire truck on LaGuardia Airport’s runway. A controller reportedly told the emergency vehicle to stop seconds before impact and later said he “messed up,” as officials defend ATC staffing while investigators review the incident.

via The Washington Post|
#air-canada-express#air-traffic-control#aviation-safety
LaGuardia Landing Turns Fatal: Air Canada Jet Collides With Fire Truck
world2 months ago

LaGuardia Landing Turns Fatal: Air Canada Jet Collides With Fire Truck

An Air Canada Express CRJ-900, operating AC8646 from Montreal, struck a Port Authority fire truck while landing at LaGuardia, killing both pilots and sending 41 passengers and two firefighters to hospital; investigators are examining air-traffic control coordination, potential fatigue and overnight staffing, as the airport was temporarily closed.

via Al Jazeera|
#air-canada-crash#air-traffic-control#aviation-safety