The article discusses the recent tragic American Airlines crash near Washington, DC, emphasizing ongoing warnings from aviation experts about the risks of midair collisions. An interview with Brian Alexander highlights the overloaded air traffic control system as a key issue, caused by staffing inadequacies. With increasing flight congestion and near-misses reported, experts call for urgent changes, including more staff and advanced technology, to enhance safety in the aviation industry. This collision marks the first complete loss US airline crash in 15 years, raising critical discussions about aviation safety reforms.
Our whole air traffic control system has been blinking red, screaming at us that we've got it overloaded, said Brian Alexander.
Intense inadequacy of staffing and overwork facing air traffic controllers is a significant problem, according to aviation experts.
The US has been battling dangerously close near-misses for years, highlighting the critical state of the air traffic control system.
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