US DOT: $20 billion more needed to start overhaul of ATC system
US Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is warning that Congress must commit billions more in funding for…
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FAA opens search for new unified US air traffic automation platform
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun a new phase in its long-running effort to modernize the US’s air traffic…
FAA awards $10k bonuses to 776 ATC employees after shutdown
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on November 21, 2025, that 776 air traffic controllers and technicians…
US Congress moves to guarantee pay for air traffic controllers in shutdowns
Congressional leaders have introduced a bipartisan bill designed to ensure that US air traffic controllers and other key…
FAA ends shutdown-related flight restrictions
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has lifted flight restrictions tied to the government shutdown, allowing US airports and…
Some TSA workers begin receiving $10,000 bonuses in move backed by Trump
Some Transportation Security Administration employees who worked through the six-week federal shutdown without pay have begun receiving $10,000 bonus…
Fallout from US government shutdown reignites calls for ATC privatization
The prolonged US government shutdown is reviving a years-old debate over whether the air traffic control system in the United…
Trump offers $10,000 bonuses to air traffic controllers who stayed on duty
In a Truth Social post laden with all-caps criticisms of air traffic controllers, Democrats, and “antiquated junk” equipment, President Donald Trump ordered all…
FAA restricts business aviation at 12 major US airports amid government shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered restrictions on business aviation operations at 12 major US airports as…
US air traffic delays mount as government shutdown drags into fifth week
Flight delays and cancellations are mounting nationwide as the US government shutdown enters its fifth week, with the Federal Aviation Administration…
NATCA warns controllers ‘sickouts’ illegal as shutdown delays mount
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is urging its members to maintain professionalism and avoid any actions…
Duffy’s ATC pay comments raise ire among rank-and-file controllers
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is facing backlash from air traffic controllers after claiming on social media that…
FAA launches new NOTAM system after decades of pilot complaints
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rolled out the first phase of a new Notice to Airmen…
Dallas ATC outage exposes more weaknesses in US aviation infrastructure
Investigators have traced a major air traffic control outage in Dallas on September 19 to multiple failures in telecommunications…
Ryanair flies 20.7M passengers in July 2025 despite French ATC strikes
Low-cost carrier Ryanair announced that it transported over 20 million passengers in July 2025, despite hundreds of flight…
Nationwide ATC failure causes flight chaos in UK; NATS CEO faces calls to resign
A nationwide air traffic control failure caused significant flight delays and cancellations across the United Kingdom, sparking calls…
FAA to see $2.3B budget boost in FY2026, focus on ATC
The US House Appropriations Committee has approved a $23.3 billion budget for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for…
CEOs of 5 US airlines plan to support Trump’s plan to fix aging ATC system
The leaders of the five biggest US airlines intend to support the Trump administration’s new plan to update…