Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The air traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is pictured, Friday, Jan. 31 ...

But the tragedy could raise awareness of the staffing issues that go beyond a single airport. Air traffic controllers in the US have been warning about the impact of low staffing levels for years ...

While no cause has been revealed over the recent tragedy, aviation safety experts have raised concerns for years about a shortage of air traffic controllers. As of data released in fall of 2024 ...

WASHINGTON, Jan 31 — The midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a US Army Blackhawk helicopter in Washington has puzzled experts, given the perfect flying conditions and strict controls ...

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.C ...

The union for air traffic controllers recommended to its members that they not accept Tuesday’s offer, because the FAA had not decided which positions would be included in the resignation plan.

At the time of the collision, one controller was managing traffic for both helicopters and planes, according to The New York Times An air traffic controller was allowed to leave their post early ...

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And the air traffic controller, who was juggling two jobs at the same time, was unable to keep the helicopter and the plane separated. An FAA spokesperson said the agency could not comment on the ...

APPLETON, Wis–Air Wisconsin announces layoffs at its hubs in Appleton and Milwaukee. A notice to the state Department of Workforce Development details a loss of 513-positions, 219 of which are in ...