The Controllers in Control

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Air traffic controllers warn of 'tipping point' as U.S. government shutdown drags on

As the U.S. government shutdown enters a record 36th day, air traffic controllers, who are required to work without pay, are feeling the squeeze.

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The future of air traffic control grows more uncertain as the federal government shutdown continues

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’It’s all based on safety': Retired air traffic controller reacts to flight reductions

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Hundreds of flights cancelled in US as airlines scramble to cut traffic during shutdown

Hundreds of flights in the US are cancelled on Friday after airlines were told to cut traffic during the government shutdown

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U.S. Flight Cancellations Accelerate As Airlines Comply With Government Shutdown Order

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What to know about the flight cancellations at US airports caused by the government shutdown

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How air traffic controllers keep US skies safe — and how to become one

With the FAA cutting 10% of flights starting Friday, air traffic controllers are currently unpaid in some of the most stressful jobs in the country.

What air traffic controllers do -- and how you can become one

According to the FAA, it is highly competitive to become an air traffic controller, as candidates must be under 31 years old and pass yearly medical evaluations and multiple specialized tests, among other requirements. Controllers are also forced to retire at age 56.

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Air traffic control centers struggle with understaffing amidst DOGE layoffs

After the fatal collision between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet over the Potomac River in January, confidence in air travel safety dropped among Americans. Concerns around air traffic control staffing arose when ...

A College Tries to Pitch In and Train Air Traffic Controllers

In Queens, a college of aeronautics is trying to help meet the need for controllers. I put on a headset and gave the training a try.