To the average person, the idea of an aircraft flying without communicating with air traffic control may seem unimaginable.

Aviation experts worry that the recent government shutdown could make it hard for the U.S. to recruit a new generation of air ...

Millions of Americans are packing airports for Thanksgiving travel, but airline bookings took a dip this fall, due to uncertainty caused by the government shutdown.

While airlines are recovering from the shutdown, they still have staffing shortages even in normal environments.

The FAA has issued a request seeking industry input on a new unified automation platform to modernize air traffic control ...

If Thanksgiving travelers are feeling jittery about the airport, experts say staying informed about weather, traffic, and ...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Nov. 20 a request for proposals that would revolutionize air traffic ...

The FAA says it wants to hire at least 8,900 new controllers by 2028. According to FAA workforce data analyzed by USAFacts, about 3,000 controller positions were vacant nationwide as of late 2024 — ...

America hasn’t had enough air traffic controllers for more than a decade – and the recent government shutdown might have made it even worse.

Russia has been engaged in the jamming of civilian aircraft communications and GPS signals since the start of its invasion of ...

The FAA announced a plan to overhaul air traffic control systems with a new platform and additional funding, aiming to ...