FAA issues new rules to combat air traffic controller fatigue

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing new rules and guidelines to combat reports ... air traffic control facilities around the country — and heard concerns about schedules that do ... Read More

Flight delayed? Air traffic control woes go beyond what FAA bill will fix.

The Senate’s new FAA reauthorization bill proposes $18 billion to upgrade NOTAM and expand technology aimed at preventing runway collisions from 43 airports to all large and midsize airports. Another ... Read More

FAA to implement new rest rules for air traffic controllers

Advertisement "In my first few months at the helm of the FAA, I toured air traffic control facilities around the country -- and heard concerns about schedules that do not always allow controllers ... Read More

FAA to increase time off between air traffic controller shifts after report highlights risks

An expert panel established after a string of near collisions on US runways is recommending the Federal Aviation Administration give air traffic controllers more stable work schedules and consistent ... Read More

House and Senate negotiate bill to help FAA add more air traffic controllers and safety inspectors

Congressional negotiators have agreed to help the Federal Aviation Administration hire more air traffic controllers and safety inspectors. Read More

BTN's 2023 Airline Survey & Report

Business Travel News fielded its annual airline survey to a select group of the BTN audience from Sep. 25 – Oct. 18, asking them to rate air carriers on a scale of ... airline spend was less than $500 ... Read More

‘Go around!’ FAA investigates a close call between a plane and LaGuardia’s air traffic control tower

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FAA introduces new rules to combat air traffic controller fatigue

The Federal Aviation Administration is implementing new rules to increase rest periods for air traffic controllers, aiming to reduce fatigue and improve air safety. Read More

House and Senate negotiate bill to help FAA add more air traffic controllers and safety measures

Lawmakers also agreed to prohibit airlines from charging extra for families to sit together, and they tripled maximum fines for airlines that violate consumer laws. Read More

FAA to increase time off between air traffic controller shifts after report highlights risks

During Friday’s briefing with Whitaker, the FAA did not take a question from ... One 2001 study of air traffic controllers cited in the report presented startling statistics: Controllers ... Read More

FAA announces new rest rules for air traffic controllers

FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker announced new rules for air traffic controllers. He said that they will require 10 hours of rest between shifts rather than nine, and 12 hours before a midnight ... Read More

FAA issues new rules to combat air traffic controller fatigue

(The Hill) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing new rules and guidelines to combat reports of fatigue among air traffic controllers ... that do not always allow controllers ... Read More