The article critiques the outdated and mismanaged state of America's air-traffic control system, especially highlighted by a recent disaster that killed 67 people. Despite efforts for modernization, US controllers still rely on antiquated technologies, like paper flight strips, which create inefficiencies and dangers. Compared to advanced systems in Canada and Europe, US controllers face challenges due to lack of modernization, further delays in updates, and mismanagement that lead to recent near-collisions, illustrating a pressing need for reform in air traffic safety standards.
The recent rash of near-collisions is the result of chronic mismanagement that has left the system with too few controllers using absurdly antiquated technology.
After a plane took off, the controller in charge of the local airspace had to carry that plane's flight strip over to the desk of the controller overseeing the regional airspace.
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