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Air traffic controllers earn about $160,000 on average, and the job doesn't require a college degree. Still, the government is short by 3,000 people.
Remarkable audio from air traffic control reveals the moment when personnel lost radar and radio signals while directing planes to Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.
The current ATC system "is based on an outdated technologies that are unable to meet" modern demands, an administration statement said.
President Donald Trump’s own policies have prompted departures of key staff and hurt morale at the aviation agency, complicating multi-billion dollar modernization plans.
The FAA and DOT announced a plan to modernize the U.S. air traffic control system. The plan includes replacing outdated facilities and technology. The upgrades aim to improve safety and efficiency ...