Air Traffic Control

Pakistan is expanding its search for a cargo plane that vanished from radar and lost communication with air traffic control. Officials are speaking anonymously due to the sensitive nature of the possible crash.

A Delta flight was hit by a firework while landing at Chicago’s Midway International Airport on the Fourth of July. The pilot reported feeling a significant impact, and air traffic control confirmed multiple reports of the incident. The plane landed safely and was undergoing evaluation.

An American Airlines flight near Philadelphia experienced an emergency when a passenger became combative, bit another traveler, and attempted to fight others. The pilot requested emergency medical and law enforcement assistance, and a medical professional on board assisted the passenger before landing.

The FAA is investigating a Delta Air Lines flight that executed a go-around at Boston Logan International Airport due to another aircraft departing from an intersecting runway. The flight crew coordinated with Air Traffic Control, followed safety procedures, and landed safely after the incident on June 20.

A private jet owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, killing one person and injuring five. The aircraft lost contact with air traffic control before the crash, and videos from police and the Associated Press showed the wreckage and rescue efforts.

An air traffic controller called the pilot of a small plane 'insane' after a close call at a Florida airport. The pilot was also referred to as 'Mad Max' by air traffic control.

A United Airlines flight made a U-turn after security inspected the aircraft due to a Bluetooth device named with a 'certain four-letter word.' Air traffic control audio confirmed the incident, which prompted the security check.

United flight 236 from Newark to Palma de Mallorca was forced to return to Newark an hour after takeoff due to security concerns over a Bluetooth signal. Crew members repeatedly asked passengers to disable Bluetooth devices, with one Redditor reporting a one-minute warning before the flight turned back.

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford expressed confidence in the air traffic control system's safety, despite acknowledging that hundreds of FAA facilities use decades-old Compaq computers, which are inefficient.

Spirit Airlines pilots are completing their final flights as the airline ceases operations. Air traffic control audio records captured communications between controllers and pilots during these last flights.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized that AI is a tool but should not replace humans, discussing its role in air traffic control during a conversation with Kris Van Cleave. The article also mentions Spirit Airlines' request for a government bailout.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is requesting increased congressional funding to modernize the air traffic control system using AI, following a near-miss incident between two Southwest jets in Nashville. CBS News reporter Kris Van Cleave interviewed Duffy to discuss his plans for the upgrade.

Two Southwest Airlines planes narrowly avoided a midair collision at Nashville's airport due to conflicting air traffic control instructions. The FAA is investigating the incident, which highlights potential safety concerns in air traffic management.

Two Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 planes came within 500 feet of each other near Nashville International Airport after air traffic control instructed one flight to turn right, creating a potential collision course with another 737 cleared for takeoff from a parallel runway.

The FAA is investigating a near-miss incident between two Southwest Airlines flights at Nashville International Airport after air traffic control directed one aircraft into the path of another during a go-around. Pilots avoided a potential collision using onboard traffic alerts, and no injuries were reported.

An American Airlines pilot at Charlotte International Airport reported nearly colliding with a speeding truck on the concourse, prompting an emergency brake application. The incident occurred on Wednesday and was communicated to Air Traffic Control.

The FAA is promoting job opportunities in air traffic control by targeting gamers, aiming to leverage their skills in spatial awareness and multitasking. This initiative highlights a shift in workforce recruitment strategies for critical infrastructure roles.

The US government is launching an ad campaign to recruit gamers for air traffic control positions, leveraging their skills for air safety roles. The initiative aims to attract individuals with gaming experience to transition into critical aviation safety jobs.