Air Traffic Control

37 aviation articles tagged “Air Traffic Control

GCAA Suspends Two Controllers After Loss of Separation Incident in Guyana

Guyana's GCAA has suspended two air traffic controllers after a United and Turpial Airlines flight came within five miles, half the required separation.

8 hours ago4 min
GCAA Suspends Two Controllers After Loss of Separation Incident in Guyana
SAFETY

Delta A321 Pilot Taxiing Error at JFK Sparks Tense ATC Exchange

A Delta Air Lines pilot's wrong turn while taxiing at New York JFK led to a critical exchange with air traffic control, highlighting runway safety issues.

Feb 23, 20264 min
Delta A321 Pilot Taxiing Error at JFK Sparks Tense ATC Exchange
SAFETY

Ireland Buys Mobile ATC, Anti-Drone Systems for EU Presidency

The Irish Defence Forces is acquiring a mobile air traffic control tower and anti-drone systems to enhance security for its EU presidency in July 2026.

Feb 22, 20264 min
Ireland Buys Mobile ATC, Anti-Drone Systems for EU Presidency
UAPS

Athens Airport Operations Disrupted by Air Traffic Control System Fault

Athens Airport faced flight disruptions after a technical fault in a key data system, raising concerns over Greece's aging ATC infrastructure.

Feb 20, 20263 min
Athens Airport Operations Disrupted by Air Traffic Control System Fault
TECHNOLOGY

US Government Shutdown Threatens Air Travel with Staff Shortages

A US government shutdown forces essential FAA and TSA staff to work unpaid, increasing the risk of significant airport delays and flight cancellations.

Feb 18, 20263 min
US Government Shutdown Threatens Air Travel with Staff Shortages
REGULATORY

High Winds Trigger Widespread Flight Delays at San Diego's Single-Runway Airport

San Diego International Airport reported 141 flight delays as high winds from a coastal storm created challenging operational conditions for aircraft.

Feb 18, 20262 min
High Winds Trigger Widespread Flight Delays at San Diego's Single-Runway Airport
AIRPORTS

Irish airports face summer chaos as air traffic control staffing levels plummet.

AirNav Ireland faces a severe staffing crisis that could trigger widespread summer flight cancellations across Dublin and Cork airports this year.

Feb 16, 20262 min
Irish airports face summer chaos as air traffic control staffing levels plummet.
AIRPORTS

NTSB blames air traffic control for United Airlines Flight 1890 injuries.

NTSB officials found air traffic control failed to warn United Airlines Flight 1890 about turbulence; the error led to several crew and passenger injuries.

Feb 12, 20262 min
NTSB blames air traffic control for United Airlines Flight 1890 injuries.
SAFETY

FAA taps Peraton for $1.5 billion air traffic overhaul after Trump discount.

The FAA awarded Peraton a $1.5 billion contract to manage a $12.5 billion air traffic control overhaul after President Trump secured a $200 million discount.

Feb 12, 20262 min
FAA taps Peraton for $1.5 billion air traffic overhaul after Trump discount.
REGULATORY

FAA Deploys New Radar Tech to Eliminate Dangerous Airport Runway Close Calls

The FAA is rolling out advanced surface radar technology to prevent runway incursions and improve safety at major commercial airports across the nation.

Feb 12, 20262 min
FAA Deploys New Radar Tech to Eliminate Dangerous Airport Runway Close Calls
SAFETY

Al-Ula Airport launches the Middle East's first remote digital tower.

Saudi Air Navigation Services and Indra launched the Middle East's first remote tower at Al-Ula Airport; controllers now manage flights from Jeddah.

Feb 11, 20262 min
Al-Ula Airport launches the Middle East's first remote digital tower.
TECHNOLOGY

FAA awards Peraton $1.5 billion to lead major air traffic control overhaul.

The FAA selected Peraton for a $1.5 billion contract to oversee air traffic control reforms; the deal aims to modernize aging aviation infrastructure.

Feb 11, 20262 min
FAA awards Peraton $1.5 billion to lead major air traffic control overhaul.
REGULATORY

Global Aerospace Warns That Airport Capacity Lags Behind Surging Travel Demand.

Global Aerospace's Jetstream report warns that airport runway growth lags behind surging travel demand, threatening to increase flight delays worldwide.

Feb 10, 20262 min
Global Aerospace Warns That Airport Capacity Lags Behind Surging Travel Demand.
AIRPORTS

NATO Logistics Hub Rzeszow Shuts Down: Why Poland Closed Two Key Airports

Poland's PANSA temporarily closed Rzeszow and Lublin airports near the Ukraine border, a NATO logistics hub, for military aviation operations after massive Russian strikes.

Feb 7, 20263 min
NATO Logistics Hub Rzeszow Shuts Down: Why Poland Closed Two Key Airports
AIRPORTS

FAA Chief Admits Agency Failures Led to Deadly Midair Crash Near DCA

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford accepted systemic failures contributed to the deadly midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, citing inadequate safety safeguards.

Feb 4, 20263 min
FAA Chief Admits Agency Failures Led to Deadly Midair Crash Near DCA
SAFETY

Airbus's A350 Formation Flight Success: How Wake Energy Retrieval Cuts Fuel

Airbus completed its fello'fly trials, successfully demonstrating a precision airborne rendezvous between two widebody A350s to enable Wake Energy Retrieval and cut long-haul fuel use by over 5%.

Feb 4, 20263 min
Airbus's A350 Formation Flight Success: How Wake Energy Retrieval Cuts Fuel
TECHNOLOGY

Massport Proposes Major Renovation for Boston Logan Air Traffic Control Tower?

Massport's draft strategic plan for Boston Logan International Airport includes a major air traffic control tower renovation or replacement and terminal modernization.

Feb 3, 20263 min
Massport Proposes Major Renovation for Boston Logan Air Traffic Control Tower?
AIRPORTS

TSB Reports Victoria-bound Flight Briefly Lost Altitude After YVR Takeoff

TSB classified the Jan. 2 incident as a Class 5 occurrence after a Victoria-bound flight briefly lost altitude near Vancouver International Airport (YVR) before recovering safely.

Feb 3, 20262 min
TSB Reports Victoria-bound Flight Briefly Lost Altitude After YVR Takeoff
SAFETY

FAA Urges 'Extreme Caution' to Airlines Over Rocket Launch Safety Risks.

The FAA issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) urging airlines to use "extreme caution" near rocket launch zones after Starship incidents caused air traffic and fuel concerns.

Feb 3, 20263 min
FAA Urges 'Extreme Caution' to Airlines Over Rocket Launch Safety Risks.
SAFETY

United Pilot and SFO ATC Clash Over Boeing 777's Runway Position After Go-Around

A United Express CRJ-700 pilot executed a go-around at SFO due to concerns over a Boeing 777's runway position, sparking a sharp disagreement with Air Traffic Control.

Feb 2, 20263 min
United Pilot and SFO ATC Clash Over Boeing 777's Runway Position After Go-Around
SAFETY
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