The 10 latest articles on Controller Staffing & Shortages come from 10 sources, published between Oct 1 and Nov 9.
People in these stories: Scott Nugent (2), Josia Manyakoana (2), Trump (2)
Organizations: FAA (6), CAE (3), Reuters (2), Air Traffic and Navigation Services (2), CANSO (2), Cessna (2)
Places: Canada (4), Australia (3), South Africa (3), Sydney (3), New Zealand (3), Israel (2)
FAA is reintroducing cockpit familiarization education for air traffic controllers on a voluntary basis. Under the Flight Deck Training program, controllers will be permitted to ride with commercial pilots in aircraft cockpits to gain a better understanding of the pilots…
With 71,000 new air traffic controllers needed worldwide by 2034, countries compete for experienced staff, raising safety concerns; Israel expects no shortage despite rising departures and training that can take up to five years
Why It MattersController poaching between national providers shifts rather than solves the shortage, leaving every market exposed to the same staffing-driven delays that business aviation, with less schedule flexibility, absorbs quickly. EASA says GNSS jamming and spoofing have increased across…
Aviation News.eu Posted By: Rob Vogelaar November 4, 2026 Aviation News – A severe global shortage of air traffic controllers is forcing nations worldwide into aggressive cross-border recruitment, exposing deep staffing gaps that heighten risks to air safety and cause widespread travel…
Globally, 71,000 new air traffic controllers will be needed by 2034 A global shortage of air traffic controllers is fueling cross-border recruitment of experienced staff, exposing staffing gaps that are raising concerns about air safety and travel disruption, aviation officials say. Countries…
WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Federal Aviation Administration surpassed its goal for hiring new air traffic controller trainees as it tries to fill a longstanding shortage of people to direct traffic at America’s airports that has stressed the system and raised safety…
Colonel Erik Herrmann has relinquished command of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar to Colonel Charles Dudik on 30 October, 2026. Handing Over the Flightline SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES Story by Capt. Mikaela Frias/rss/personnel/1884855 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar /search…
SlashGear Daredevil Aircraft Controller Flies To Work Every Day – Just Not On An Airplane According to U.S. Census data, the average American commute to work in 2024 took just over 27 minutes. Of course, that's the mean figure, with those residing in…
Duffy also put in a pitch for experienced aviation professionals to join the FAA as a matter of public service. “You’ll make a lot less money,” he told the NBAA crowd, but he said the agency is in desperate need…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) have reached a new deal to provide air traffic controllers with a 2.8% pay increase following a series of key workforce reforms. Congress has directed the FAA to tie…
Air traffic controller shortages and staffing: FAA hiring and training, controllers in the shutdown, staffing ground stops and controllers abroad.
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