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government1 month ago•8 min saved

ATC Pay Raise Highlights FY26 Minibus as Ed Budget Stays Flat

Congressional appropriators released a four-bill FY2026 minibus covering Defense, Homeland Security, Labor, HHS, Education, Transportation and HUD, moving toward a full-year budget before Jan 30. Highlights include $1.58B for the FAA and a 3.8% pay raise for air traffic controllers (contingent on efficiency gains), a flat Education Department budget around $79B, maintained or increased HHS/SAMHSA funding, a $15B SSA admin budget, and targeted staffing cuts at Transportation and HUD framed by Republicans as 'right-sizing,' while small agencies stay funded.

via Federal News Network|

#air-traffic-control #appropriations #education-department

world1 month ago•39 min saved

Burst pipe shuts O’Hare tower, triggering nationwide flight delays

A burst pipe forced the Chicago O’Hare control tower offline, prompting the FAA to implement a nationwide delay program across about 20 U.S. airspace regions and grounding hundreds of flights, with O’Hare departures delayed by about an hour as crews repair the tower and air traffic managers work to clear the backlog.

via Daily Mail|

#air-traffic-control #burst-pipe #faa

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

FAA Awards Contracts for Next-Generation Air Traffic Radar Systems

The FAA has selected RTX and Indra to replace 612 outdated radar systems across the U.S. by 2028, as part of a multibillion-dollar effort to modernize the air traffic control system, which is currently costly to maintain and prone to failures, with the goal of improving safety and efficiency.

via ABC News|

#air-traffic-control #faa #overhaul

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

US Launches New Air Traffic Control System with Radar Contracts

The FAA, funded by the One Big Beautiful Bill, is replacing outdated 1980s radars with modern systems to improve air traffic safety and efficiency, with contracts awarded to RTX and Indra to upgrade up to 612 radars by 2028, as part of a broader modernization initiative.

via Federal Aviation Administration (.gov)|

#air-safety #air-traffic-control #faa

local1 month ago•1 min saved

Flights Resume at Palm Springs After FAA Ground Stop

The FAA ground stop at Palm Springs International Airport due to an air traffic control issue affecting Southern California has been lifted, but delays and cancellations continue as operations normalize, with travelers advised to check with airlines for updates.

via KESQ|

#air-traffic-control #faa #flight-cancellations

transportation1 month ago•8 min saved

2025 Aviation Highlights: Challenges, Losses, and Traveler Tips

2025 was marked by significant aviation incidents, including deadly crashes and safety investigations, but also saw record-breaking air travel and new security measures like the REAL ID requirement and the removal of shoes-off security policy, amidst ongoing efforts to modernize air traffic control and manage increased holiday travel.

via ABC News|

#2025-travel-trends #air-traffic-control #air-travel-safety

aviation1 month ago•1 min saved

Near-Miss at Houston Airport: Jets Avoid Collision in Close Call

Two jets narrowly avoided a collision during takeoff at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport on December 18, 2025, after one flight made an unauthorized turn into the path of another, triggering collision avoidance alarms and evasive maneuvers.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#air-traffic-control #aviation #collision-avoidance

transportation2 months ago•5 min saved

Congress Advances Legislation to Secure US Air Travel and Safety

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved multiple bills, including the Aviation Funding Solvency Act to protect the air traffic control system during government shutdowns, and legislation to modernize aviation, improve water quality, and relocate the FBI headquarters, among other initiatives.

via House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (.gov)|

#air-traffic-control #aviation-legislation #fbi-headquarters

world2 months ago•3 min saved

U.S. Government Admits Fault in Multiple Aviation Disasters

The US government admitted negligence in a deadly 2023 collision between a helicopter and a plane near Washington, D.C., which killed 67 people, citing FAA and Army errors, with ongoing lawsuits and an upcoming investigation report.

via The Guardian|

#air-traffic-control #faa-negligence #helicopter-plane-collision

nation2 months ago•3 min saved

US Government Acknowledges Negligence in Deadly D.C. Air Collision

The U.S. government admitted responsibility for the January midair collision near Washington, D.C., involving an airliner and a Black Hawk helicopter that resulted in 67 deaths, citing FAA and Army negligence, with ongoing investigations and lawsuits highlighting procedural failures and pilot oversight issues.

via PBS|

#air-traffic-control #army-helicopter #dc-midair-collision

transportation3 months ago•2 min saved

Flight Delays and Disruptions Persist Amid Government Shutdown

Flight delays at major U.S. airports are expected to continue for several days after the government shutdown ends due to staffing shortages, reduced flight schedules, and ongoing recovery efforts by airlines and air traffic controllers.

via Axios|

#air-traffic-control #airlines #faa

transportation3 months ago•3 min saved

Air Travel Disruptions Persist Despite Shutdown End

Flight cancellations in the U.S. have decreased but disruptions persist due to ongoing government shutdown and staffing issues, with airlines adjusting schedules and warning travelers to check flight statuses as efforts continue to restore normal operations.

via The Washington Post|

#air-traffic-control #air-travel-disruptions #airline-schedules

transportation3 months ago•3 min saved

FAA Maintains 6% Cancellations as Shutdown Ends and Private Flights Rise

The FAA has frozen flight cancellations at 6% following the end of the government shutdown, citing improved staffing levels and a decline in air traffic controller callouts, which allows airlines to resume normal operations ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

via NBC News|

#air-traffic-control #airlines #faa

world3 months ago•2 min saved

US Flight Cancellations Decrease as Shutdown Nears End

Flight cancellations in the US have decreased significantly as air traffic control staffing issues improve just before a key vote to end the government shutdown, with delays and cancellations dropping sharply and airline operations expected to normalize soon.

via Reuters|

#air-traffic-control #faa-staffing #flight-delays

transportation3 months ago•3 min saved

Post-Shutdown Flight Disruptions and Holiday Travel Concerns

Flight disruptions at U.S. airports are expected to continue even after the government reopens due to staffing shortages among air traffic controllers caused by the shutdown, leading to flight cancellations and reduced schedules that may take days to normalize.

via NPR|

#air-traffic-control #airlines #faa