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…
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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…
Trump plans to ‘radically transform’ ATC system after Newark flight disruptions
The Trump administration pledged to “radically transform” air traffic control following telecommunications and equipment issues at the Philadelphia…
Philadelphia ATC take leave to ‘recover from stress’ after Newark flight chaos
Air traffic controllers at the Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) have taken time off to “recover from…
United Airlines reduces Newark flights over ATC issues
United Airlines has decided to cut around 35 daily round-trip flights from its Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)…
Flight chaos at Newark airport linked to ‘staffing issues’ at Philadelphia ATC
Hundreds of flights were delayed or cancelled at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) because of telecommunications and equipment…
ATC workers no longer subject to Trump’s ‘deferred resignation offer’
The Trump administration announced that full-time federal employees in public safety positions, including air traffic control (ATC) workers,…
IATA and ICAO: a guide to airline and airport codes
Airports around the world have their unique identifier codes, which nevertheless come in two different versions: IATA (International Air Transport Association)…
NTSB releases more details of investigation into FedEx-Southwest near collision
Fog so dense that only plane silhouettes are visible, a takeoff that occurred later than usual, these are…
Mayday: the meaning behind the distress call in aviation
The aviation industry operates under strict safety protocols to ensure the well-being of passengers and crew members. In…
Ryanair calls on EU to protect overflights during French ATC industrial action
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost airline, has once again called on the EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen,…
US senators told shortage of ATCs has caused spike in aircraft close calls
On November 9, 2023, a United States (US) subcommittee met to hear evidence from aviation experts about the…
The different types of transponders used in aviation
What is a transponder?A transponder is an electronic device found on aircraft that helps to identify them on…