Sources say the system saw a message overload. Such a surge, sources note, can cripple automation by forcing controllers to ...

Air traffic control systems use advanced digital platforms to manage aircraft safety and operations. These systems combine radar data, communication, and automation to ensure smooth and secure ...

Industry experts are weighing in on why the reduction in air traffic is happening and what travelers can do to prepare.

In Queens, a college of aeronautics is trying to help meet the need for controllers. I put on a headset and gave the training ...

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government ...

Near-miss over Arabian Sea: investigation reveals cascading ATC failures. Faulty automation, missing recordings, and ...

There have been shortages of air traffic controllers at some of the country’s busiest airports due to the government shutdown.

Since launching in 2018, Simple Flying has shared numerous stories from the world of aviation. Today, we're turning the spotlight to another crucial part of the industry, the air traffic controllers ...

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s control tower ranks among the nation’s most understaffed, a strain made worse by repeated government shutdowns and flight delays.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government ...

Officials at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will ramp down flights by 10% if no deal’s reached in the country’s ...

Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on ...