The New York Times – Travel:
United Airlines said it had a very good summer at Newark airport. But air traffic control equipment issues and staffing shortages remained unresolved.
Category: Air Traffic Control
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United Airlines Says Newark Airport Problems Have Eased Greatly
The New York Times – Travel:
The airline said fewer flights were delayed and more travelers were using the airport after air traffic control challenges and runway construction caused a crisis in the spring.
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Reagan Airport Had a Number of Close Calls in Recent Years
The New York Times – Travel:
Internal government reports and public databases highlight several instances in which planes narrowly escaped collisions with each other or helicopters.
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Airline Pilots Previously Reported Close Calls With Helicopters Near Reagan Airport
The New York Times – Travel:
A database of aviation safety issues details two startling incidents, one in 2024 and one in 2022.
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Staffing and Technology Woes Threaten Aviation Safety, Report Says
The New York Times – Travel:
The Federal Aviation Administration turned to outside experts after a string of near collisions. They called for addressing the shortage of air traffic controllers and improving aging tech.
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A Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Air Travel, U.S. Warns
The New York Times – Travel:
If the government shuts down, air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration officers will continue to work, but they will not be paid until the shutdown is over.
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UK Air Traffic Control Disruptions Blamed on ‘1 in 15 Million’ Event
The New York Times – Travel:
Air traffic computer systems shut down after receiving duplicate data, a report found, forcing plans to be processed manually.
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U.K. Flights to Be Disrupted for Days After Air Traffic Control Glitch
The New York Times – Travel:
The government ruled out a cyberattack as the cause of the technical problems, which forced airlines to cancel about 5 percent of the flights in and out of the country on Tuesday as they tried to catch up.