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US DOT Launches Plan to Boost ATC Hiring and Salaries

The U.S. Transportation Department, under Secretary Sean Duffy, introduces measures to address air traffic controller shortages. Key initiatives include a 30% salary increase for recruits and a streamlined five-step hiring process, expected to cut hiring time by over four months.

2025-02-28T07:09:28.800506-08:00

CNN

Near-Collision at Chicago Midway: Southwest 737 and Challenger 350

2025-02-25T10:59:22.899389-08:00

CTV News

Delta CRJ900 Flips in Toronto Landing, Injuring 18

2025-02-17T12:05:13.266898-08:00

AeroTime

Trump Administration Cuts Hundreds of FAA Staff Post DC Crash

2025-02-17T07:28:25.174885-08:00

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The Verge

FAA Seeks Funding for Starlink Contract to Replace Verizon The FAA has reportedly instructed staff to secure funding for a potential contract with Elon Musk's Starlink, which could replace an existing agreement with Verizon. This move highlights the agency's interest in enhancing its communication infrastructure through satellite services.

2025-03-02T10:02:45.221528-08:00

FAA Seeks Funding for Starlink Contract to Replace Verizon

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US DOT Launches Plan to Boost ATC Hiring and Salaries The U.S. Transportation Department, under Secretary Sean Duffy, introduces measures to address air traffic controller shortages. Key initiatives include a 30% salary increase for recruits and a streamlined five-step hiring process, expected to cut hiring time by over four months.

2025-02-28T07:09:28.800506-08:00

US DOT Launches Plan to Boost ATC Hiring and Salaries

The Verge

Starlink Secures $2.4B Contract for Air Traffic Control Overhaul SpaceX's Starlink is set to revamp air traffic control communications with its $2.4 billion contract. This move exemplifies the increasing integration of satellite technology in aviation, potentially enhancing global air travel communication and efficiency.

2025-02-27T13:10:15.614396-08:00

Starlink Secures $2.4B Contract for Air Traffic Control Overhaul

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FAA Overlooks Remote Tower Tech in Recent Infrastructure Plan The FAA's June 2023 document outlines a plan to replace aging airport control towers with eco-friendly structures, but lacks focus on remote tower technology. This oversight raises questions about the agency's commitment to modernizing air traffic management systems efficiently and sustainably.

2025-02-27T12:58:36.894569-08:00

FAA Overlooks Remote Tower Tech in Recent Infrastructure Plan

The Air Current

US Aviation Industry Urges FAA Budget Overhaul Amid Growing Reform Appetite An industry coalition is prioritizing FAA budget reform over privatization, reflecting a national push for comprehensive changes. The focus is on addressing operational inefficiencies and ensuring the FAA's ability to meet future aviation demands efficiently.

2025-02-26T19:21:09.322290-08:00

US Aviation Industry Urges FAA Budget Overhaul Amid Growing Reform Appetite

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Near-Collision at Chicago Midway: Southwest 737 and Challenger 350 A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 executed a go-around at Chicago Midway Airport to avoid a Challenger 350 that entered the runway without authorization. The incident, which occurred Tuesday morning, is under investigation by federal authorities, with no injuries reported.

2025-02-25T10:59:22.899389-08:00

Near-Collision at Chicago Midway: Southwest 737 and Challenger 350

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Delayed Alert in Mid-Air: Chinese Drills Overlap with Virgin Flight Investigations underway as Australian defense faces scrutiny for failing to promptly inform aviation authorities of Chinese live-fire exercises, coinciding with a Virgin Australia alert. Questions arise regarding Prime Minister Albanese's awareness of the incident. The timing and coordination raise significant safety and diplomatic concerns.

2025-02-24T21:33:59.294421-08:00

Delayed Alert in Mid-Air: Chinese Drills Overlap with Virgin Flight

Aviation Week

AI Tools Enhance Pilot and ATC Communications Honeywell's RASP now offers real-time accent modification in pilot and ATC audio, improving clarity and aiding in national security through speech anonymization. This advancement showcases the intersection of AI with aerospace operations, enhancing both safety and privacy.

2025-02-24T13:14:00.044214-08:00

AI Tools Enhance Pilot and ATC Communications

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