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Head of Air Traffic Controllers praises FAA for ‘innovative approach’ to recruitment, confirming gamers have the ‘hard skills’ needed for the role

“We’re building the strongest, sharpest workforce in aviation history.”

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Delta’s CEO says AI’s biggest opportunity in aviation isn’t inside the plane—it’s air traffic control

Delta’s CEO says AI’s biggest opportunity in aviation isn’t inside the plane—it’s air traffic control

Partly because of air traffic control issues, it takes longer to fly from Atlanta to New York today than it did in the 1950s, Bastian said.

New York LaGuardia tragedy highlights air traffic control overstretch

New York LaGuardia tragedy highlights air traffic control overstretch

‘These dedicated professionals often work six days a week, ten hours a day’ said the president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association

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It’s all gravy: Thanksgiving air traffic to be normal after US government reopens

Experts say air traffic controllers quickly returning to work, with promise of full back pay, and even $10,000 bonus

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The shutdown may be over, but the damage is not

Families, federal services and benefits could take weeks to stabilize after the shutdown.

Air travelers face frustration as FAA's further drop in flights takes effect

Air travelers could face more frustration as U.S. airports need to meet a higher FAA target for reducing flights

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Trump threatens to ‘dock’ already unpaid air traffic controllers who call out sick: ‘I am NOT HAPPY WITH YOU’

President accuses the already short-staffed, vital airport workers of having failed to ‘step up to help’ against a ‘fake Democrat attack’ during shutdown

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The Latest: Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during the shutdown, judges rule

The Latest: Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during the shutdown, judges rule

Federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must continue funding SNAP during the government shutdown

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Air traffic controllers now working for food as shutdown stops paychecks and airlines like United and Delta serve them meals

Air traffic controllers now working for food as shutdown stops paychecks and airlines like United and Delta serve them meals

Federal aviation workers missed their first paycheck this week as the government shutdown steers toward the longest-ever in U.S. history.

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Air traffic controllers receive $0 paychecks as government shutdown stretches

Air traffic controllers receive $0 paychecks as government shutdown stretches

Nearly 11,000 air traffic controllers, deemed essential workers, did not receive wages for two weeks of work

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Flight delays become more common as air traffic controllers go without pay during shutdown

Flight delays become more common as air traffic controllers go without pay during shutdown

Air traffic controllers are missing another paycheck due to the ongoing government shutdown, raising concerns about financial stress affecting their work

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Government shutdown continues to add to stress on air traffic controllers and disrupt flights

Government shutdown continues to add to stress on air traffic controllers and disrupt flights

The ongoing government shutdown continues to disrupt flights and put pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay

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As government shutdown persists, ICE agents are among the still-paid employees receiving ‘super checks’ including lost pay and overtime

As government shutdown persists, ICE agents are among the still-paid employees receiving ‘super checks’ including lost pay and overtime

Public finance expert Linda Bilmes says the “arbitrariness” of who gets paid and who doesn’t during shutdowns exposes the “dysfunction” of the budget approval process.

Air traffic controllers are becoming Uber drivers and restaurant servers on top of six-day airport shifts to make ends meet during government shutdown

Air traffic controllers are becoming Uber drivers and restaurant servers on top of six-day airport shifts to make ends meet during government shutdown

Deemed essential workers, controllers are required to work during the shutdown, but will receive a $0 paycheck starting next week.

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The government shutdown is putting a renewed spotlight on the cracks in the US aviation system

The U.S. government shutdown’s strain on the aviation system is starting to show

EPA, DOE employees face layoffs; aviation staffing worsens - Roll Call

The administration said it plans to lay off 20 to 30 employees at the EPA and 187 at the Energy Department, according to a court filing.

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Air traffic controllers who duck unpaid work during the gov't shutdown could be fired, Duffy warns

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he understands the frustrations and worries of air traffic controllers who have to work without a paycheck during the government shutdown, but he and the union that represents controllers are also now emphasizing that calling out sick in protest could cost them their jobs

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US airport staffing shortages expected to cause more delays amid shutdown

Air traffic controllers warn of escalating delays and stress as the government shutdown enters its second week

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Transportation Secretary says government shutdown adds stress on air traffic controllers

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the government shutdown is putting more stress on air traffic controllers who already have an extremely stressful job, as well as threatening a program that small communities rely on to help subsidize airline service

Lawmakers mull a pricey air traffic control ‘wish list’ - Roll Call

The FAA is seeking $30.5 billion for a system overhaul, well beyond what Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy previously said was needed.

Some FAA systems are a half-century old, as aging tech suffers from lack of replacement parts and service

A 2024 GAO report found that 37% of the FAA's 138 air traffic control systems were deemed unsustainable.

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Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government

Just a day before a deadly midair collision at Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D

Deadly Collision Near Reagan National Airport Under Investigation

NATCA emphasizes caution and patience post-aircraft collision, awaiting NTSB investigation results.

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