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FAA Moves to Accelerate Air Traffic Controller Hiring by Enhancing College Training Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is working to accelerate its training and hiring of air traffic controllers through an Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) program.
“Hiring more air traffic controllers is a priority,” said FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker. “We need more entry points for controller candidates and this enhanced college controller training program is an additional avenue to get controllers into facilities sooner.”
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Read Out from FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker’s Meeting with Airlines
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker convened a meeting with airline CEOs today to discuss the current state of the U.S. aviation system and find ways to continuously improve safety. He also provided an update on the agency’s enhanced oversight activities of Boeing and its suppliers.FAA designates Las Vegas Area a ‘No Drone Zone’ for Super Bowl LVIII
Super Bowl Fans: Leave your drone at homeFAA Expands B4UFLY Services for Drone Pilots
WASHINGTON – The FAA is now partnering with several companies to offer drone pilots more places to receive official airspace awareness information.
The FAA’s B4UFLY service shows recreational drone flyers where they can and cannot fly.
The FAA has approved four companies to provide B4UFLY services through desktop and mobile applications. Approved companies will...
Dangerous Laser Strikes Increase to Highest Numbers
WASHINGTON -- Dangerous laser strikes topped all previous records in 2023. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received 13,304 reports from pilots last year, a 41 percent increase over 2022.
Shining a laser at an aircraft is a serious safety threat. Many types of high-powered lasers can incapacitate pilots, many of whom are flying airplanes with hundreds of passengers. Pilots have reported 313 injuries since the FAA...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $240 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Modernize Airports in 37 States
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $243.7 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The $243.7 million includes 150 grants in 37 states to modernize airport infrastructure, improve runway safety, and create jobs to build a better America.
"We saw a record number of passengers fly during the recent holiday season, and we can...
Austin Airport is First in Nation to Get Advanced Tower Simulator, Boosting Controller Training and Safety
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is the first air traffic control tower in the nation to receive the new modernized Tower Simulation System, which is used for controller training on airport operations.
"Safety is our priority, and we are investing in new technologies that provide enhanced training for our air traffic controllers," FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said. "The new simulators will help us achieve...