FAA Taps Gamers to Address Critical Air Traffic Controller Shortage
The FAA's gamer recruitment drive drew over 6,000 applicants in 12 hours, a key step in addressing a 3,500-controller shortage nationwide.
Apr 20, 20264 min
Regulatory
Aerocivil Probes Lufthansa & Qatar Airways Near-Miss Over Bogotá
A Lufthansa B787 and a Qatar Airways B777F narrowly averted collision over Bogotá due to an ATC error, prompting a full investigation by Aerocivil.
Apr 20, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Formalizes UAP Reporting as AARO Caseload Exceeds 2,000
The FAA has formalized UAP reporting procedures for pilots as the DoD's AARO now investigates over 2,000 cases, destigmatizing safety reports.
Apr 19, 20265 min
Uaps
FAA Hosts Chicago Job Fairs to Combat Air Traffic Controller Shortage
The FAA is hosting job fairs in Chicago to recruit air traffic controllers, aiming to address a national shortage that has led to flight reductions.
Apr 18, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAA Orders Flight Reductions at Chicago O'Hare for Summer 2026
The FAA has ordered a 12% flight reduction at Chicago's O'Hare (ORD) for summer 2026, citing ATC staffing shortages and planned runway construction.
Apr 17, 20264 min
Regulatory
Curaçao Met Service & Dutch Delegation Review Aviation Weather Safety
Curaçao's met service met with a Dutch delegation to discuss enhancing aviation safety through improved weather forecasting and data communication.
Apr 15, 20264 min
Safety
Netherlands to Retain Stake in Dutch Caribbean Air Traffic Control
The Netherlands will retain its 7.95% stake in DC ANSP, citing risks of higher air traffic fees for Bonaire despite a report finding no safety need.
Apr 15, 20264 min
Regulatory
Asiana A350 Triggers Alert with Low Altitude SFO Approach
An Asiana Airlines A350 is under FAA investigation after descending to 375 feet on approach to SFO, triggering a low altitude alert from controllers.
Apr 15, 20264 min
Safety
Nigerian ATCs Warn of Safety Risks Over Staffing, Equipment Failures
Nigeria's air traffic controller union warns of airspace safety risks, citing obsolete equipment, severe staff shortages, and deteriorating conditions.
Apr 13, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Recruits Gamers for ATC Roles Amid Critical Staffing Shortage
The FAA has launched a recruitment campaign targeting video gamers for ATC roles to address a 3,000-controller shortage after two fatal accidents.
Apr 11, 20265 min
Safety
DC-ANSP to Launch Remote Air Traffic Control Tower for Curaçao
DC-ANSP will introduce a remote control tower in Curaçao to modernize air traffic management, enhance safety, and improve operational efficiency.
Apr 10, 20264 min
Technology
Emirates 777 Denied Indian Airspace Over Flight Plan Filing Error
An Emirates Boeing 777 was briefly denied entry into Indian airspace after its flight plan was mistakenly filed as a non-scheduled charter service.
Apr 9, 20265 min
Regulatory
TSB Reports Record Canadian Runway Incursions in 2024 Amid ATC Shortage
Canada's TSB reports a record 639 runway incursions in 2024, citing increased air traffic and a critical shortage of air traffic controllers.
Apr 6, 20265 min
Safety
FAA Rule Change Cuts SFO Arrival Capacity, Increases Flight Delays
The FAA has permanently banned side-by-side landings at SFO, cutting arrival capacity by 33% and increasing expected flight delays for travelers.
Apr 4, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAA Cuts SFO Arrival Rate, Bans Side-by-Side Landings Amid Runway Work
The FAA has imposed new landing restrictions at SFO, cutting the arrival rate by 33% and causing significant flight delays during runway construction.
Mar 31, 20265 min
Regulatory
EASA & Eurocontrol Launch Plan to Combat Rising GNSS Interference
EASA and Eurocontrol released a joint action plan to combat rising GNSS interference, addressing a 220% spike in signal loss events since 2021.
Mar 29, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Probes United 737 Near-Miss With Black Hawk at John Wayne Airport
The FAA is investigating a near-miss between a United 737 and a military helicopter at SNA after the aircraft came within 525 vertical feet.
Mar 28, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Report Identifies Runway Safety Risks at Over 150 U.S. Airports
The FAA has identified runway safety risks at over 150 US airports, prompting calls for infrastructure and procedural upgrades following recent incidents.
Mar 27, 20264 min
Safety
FAA Identifies 150+ Airport Hot Spots to Mitigate Runway Incursion Risk
The FAA has identified over 150 airport 'hot spots' to heighten pilot awareness and mitigate runway incursion risks through new procedures and technology.
Mar 25, 20265 min
Safety
NTSB Probes Alaska & FedEx Near Miss Over Newark Runways
The NTSB is investigating a runway incursion at Newark where an Alaska 737 and a FedEx 777 came within 300 feet on intersecting runways.
Mar 22, 20265 min
Safety