Air Traffic Controllers
Coverage of Air Traffic Controllers in the Nexus archive.
- 'What's all the hoopla?': Air traffic controllers, NYPD react to climbers on Empire State Building
Two individuals climbed the spire of the Empire State Building and were taken into custody. Air traffic controllers and the NYPD reacted to the incident.
- Helicopter pilot reports near miss with remote-controlled plane near JFK Airport
A helicopter pilot reported a near miss with a remote-controlled plane near JFK Airport. The incident was reported to air traffic controllers.
- Vaughn College graduates first air traffic controller class, tackling shortage
Vaughn College graduates its first air traffic controller class to address a nationwide shortage as summer travel delays impact airports. The college is located across from LaGuardia Airport.
- ATC University: How a local college is preparing future air traffic controllers
A local university's aviation program is expanding due to federal government funding aimed at addressing a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers. The program, located in Romeroville, Ill., is preparing future controllers as facilities like Chicago's struggle with staffing gaps.
- Duffy: AI replacing air traffic controllers ‘not going to happen’
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addressed concerns that AI might replace air traffic controllers, stating humans will retain final decision-making authority. He emphasized AI's potential to enhance airspace safety while reaffirming the Department of Transportation's modernization goals.
- Secretary Duffy says "AI is a tool" but won't replace air traffic controllers
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a new AI system designed to assist air traffic controllers, emphasizing that the technology will not replace human workers. The initiative aims to enhance efficiency while maintaining human oversight in air traffic management.
- Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen"
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that AI will not replace air traffic controllers, emphasizing his strong opposition to the idea during an interview with CBS News.
- Duffy: Effort to recruit gamers as air traffic controllers ‘wildly successful’
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is recruiting video gamers for air traffic controller roles, an initiative Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called 'wildly successful.' Duffy highlighted the relevance of gamers' multitasking and communication skills to the job.
- Now the FAA says gamers are the answer to its air traffic controller shortage
The FAA faces a significant shortage of air traffic controllers, with a 6% decline over the past decade. To address this, the Trump administration is launching a campaign targeting gamers for recruitment ahead of the April 17 hiring window. Challenges remain in training qualified candidates.