There are more than 14,000 air traffic control specialists employed by the FAA, according to the agency's website. These ...

Air traffic control (ATC) is an essential system for aircraft to travel safely and effectively in the air and on the ground.

In fact, researchers at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Utah believe it can be done using an ad-hoc air traffic control setup for ... it's critical to be able to monitor drone activity and ...

United Airlines' CEO has suggested three ways to fix the air traffic control system — and cut delays for passengers. In a 750-word LinkedIn post on Monday, Scott Kirby said that improving the ...

A shortage of air traffic controllers has been a long-standing issue, as a 2023 FAA report found that 77% of critical air control facilities are understaffed. At Lewis, the crash has been on the ...