An analysis found that over 90% of U.S. air traffic control facilities operate under the FAA's staffing levels. As of early this month, 285 out of 313 facilities did not meet these thresholds, which has contributed to a rise in safety incidents. The staffing crisis is particularly critical in the New York region, affecting major airports. Ongoing recruitment efforts are insufficient to meet demand, with projections indicating that even after training, about three-quarters of facilities will remain understaffed, raising significant safety concerns for air travel.
More than 90 percent of the country's 313 air traffic control facilities are operating below federally recommended staffing levels, with serious implications for air travel safety.
Staff shortages have led to an alarming increase in close calls between aircraft, despite the U.S. air travel system being regarded as one of the safest worldwide.
Efforts to hire and train new air traffic controllers are unlikely to meet demands, leaving nearly three-quarters of facilities below recommended levels even after a long training process.
In the New York region, two air traffic control facilities are experiencing nearly 40 percent unfilled positions, crucial for managing traffic at some of the busiest airports.
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