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fromKotaku
1 week ago
Video games

Trump's FAA Now Targeting Gamers To Become Air Traffic Controllers

The FAA is targeting gamers to address the shortage of air traffic controllers in the U.S.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
4 hours ago

Transportation celebrates air traffic control modernization, asks lawmakers for more funding

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy seeks additional funding to modernize the U.S. air traffic control system, aiming for completion before President Trump leaves office.
#faa
Education
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

FAA sets records in effort to hire gamers as air traffic controllers

The FAA successfully recruited over 12,000 applicants by targeting gamers for air traffic controller positions.
Public health
fromEngadget
1 week ago

The FAA is encouraging gamers to get jobs in air traffic control

The FAA is targeting gamers in its recruitment for air traffic controllers due to a shortage of personnel.
Careers
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Now the FAA says gamers are the answer to its air traffic controller shortage

The FAA is targeting gamers in a recruiting campaign to address air traffic controller shortages, despite ongoing training challenges.
Games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

The FAA Wants To Recruit Gamers For Careers In Air Traffic Control

The FAA is recruiting video game players as potential air traffic controllers, highlighting their relevant skills and offering six-figure salaries.
US news
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

FAA changes air safety rule after near miss at Calif. airport

The FAA has changed regulations, requiring air traffic controllers to use radar for separation between helicopters and airplanes to prevent collisions.
#aviation
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Airlines demand UK relax noise rules and cut flight tax as fuel shortage looms

Airlines are lobbying the UK government for regulatory relaxations and tax cuts amid potential jet fuel shortages due to the Middle East conflict.
US news
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
4 days ago

New video shows close call between plane, vehicle at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

An American Airlines pilot had to stop abruptly at Charlotte Douglas International Airport to avoid a collision with a vehicle on the taxiway.
Humor
fromDefector
6 days ago

"Strong Fish Smell In Cabin," And Other Pilot-To-Ground Texts | Defector

Pilots are skilled professionals who use technology like ACARS for communication and reporting during flights.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

India's aviation boom hits turbulence amid Iran war

Rising air travel costs and route disruptions due to geopolitical conflicts are significantly impacting India's aviation sector and passenger travel plans.
#flight-safety
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

The FAA takes a rare step to head off a traffic jam at Chicago's O'Hare Airport

O'Hare International Airport's turf war between American Airlines and United Airlines has prompted federal regulators to intervene due to potential gridlock.
US politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 weeks ago

The FAA's "Temporary" Flight Restriction for Drones is a Blatant Attempt to Criminalize Filming ICE

The Trump administration's flight restriction limits the First Amendment right to record law enforcement using drones near ICE and CBP vehicles.
#air-travel
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Simple Mistake Is the Quickest Way to Annoy a Flight Attendant-and It Could Make Getting Off the Plane Slower, Too

Passengers should place luggage wheels-first in overhead bins to minimize germs and facilitate easier deplaning.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Simple Mistake Is the Quickest Way to Annoy a Flight Attendant-and It Could Make Getting Off the Plane Slower, Too

Passengers should place luggage wheels-first in overhead bins to minimize germs and facilitate easier deplaning.
#aviation-safety
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

That's Crazy': Midair Confusion as Pilot Told He's Not Speaking With Wrong Airport Tower While On Approach to Land

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

That's Crazy': Midair Confusion as Pilot Told He's Not Speaking With Wrong Airport Tower While On Approach to Land

Austin
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
Los Angeles
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

America's most dangerous airport runways MAPPED after LaGuardia crash

Federal officials have identified 291 high-risk runway 'hot spots' across U.S. airports, increasing the likelihood of runway incursions and near-collisions.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

NTSB: Flight instructor in fatal Mass. plane crash had 'do not fly' meds in system

A flight instructor involved in a fatal 2024 Western Massachusetts plane crash had FAA-prohibited medications in his system that likely impaired his ability to control the aircraft during a stall.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

FAA tightens safety rules for helicopters and planes around major airports

The FAA suspended visual separation procedures between helicopters and planes in congested airspace around major airports, requiring radar-based separation instead following a deadly collision and recent close calls.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

UK aviation regulator rejects Heathrow's plans to significantly raise landing fees

Selina Chadha, group director of consumer markets at the CAA, stated, 'Our primary duty is to protect consumers and at the heart of today's proposals is doing the right thing for passengers using Heathrow airport, while supporting sustainable growth, investment, and efficiency.'
UK news
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Airline Pilot With 17% No-Match-Required 401(k) Gets Green Light to Cut Personal Contributions

Carlos, an airline pilot, can reduce his 401(k) contribution without jeopardizing retirement due to a generous 17% employer match.
US politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 weeks ago

TSA Lines Are Returning to Normal at Airports Across the US

TSA officer pay resumption has significantly reduced airport security wait times across major U.S. airports after weeks of delays due to the government shutdown.
US news
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

Plane Makes Emergency Highway Landing in Pennsylvania

A small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania, causing significant traffic delays but leaving the pilot and passenger unharmed.
Canada news
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

New details from federal investigators reveal how the deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport unfolded

A key safety alert failed to activate before the fatal Air Canada crash due to a truck lacking a transponder.
#air-canada
fromFortune
4 weeks ago
Canada news

'I messed up': overworked air traffic controller's admission about deadly La Guardia crash | Fortune

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Canada news

2 pilots killed after Air Canada plane collides with vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport | CBC

fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago
US news

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago
Canada news

USDOT says LaGuardia Airport is well staffed following fatal collision that left two pilots dead; investigation continues

Canada news
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

'I messed up': overworked air traffic controller's admission about deadly La Guardia crash | Fortune

Passengers acted quickly to escape an Air Canada jet after a collision with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

2 pilots killed after Air Canada plane collides with vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport | CBC

An Air Canada jet collided with a Port Authority vehicle at LaGuardia, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and co-pilot, and injuries to passengers.
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago
US news

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

WATCH: Harrowing New Video Shows Moment Air Canada Flight Plowed Into Emergency Truck Killing Pilots

An Air Canada plane crashed into an emergency vehicle at LaGuardia airport, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
Canada news
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

USDOT says LaGuardia Airport is well staffed following fatal collision that left two pilots dead; investigation continues

An Air Canada Express plane crashed into a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots and prompting a federal investigation.
#laguardia-airport
NYC parents
fromNewsday
3 weeks ago

What to know about the safety system that failed to prevent the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia

Ground collision prevention systems at LaGuardia Airport failed, leading to a crash involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck.
NYC parents
fromNewsday
3 weeks ago

What to know about the safety system that failed to prevent the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia

Ground collision prevention systems at LaGuardia Airport failed, leading to a crash involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

An air traffic controller was juggling extra roles during the LaGuardia plane crash

NTSB raises concerns about staffing procedures related to the LaGuardia plane crash, highlighting systemic issues in air traffic control.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Pilot killed in LaGuardia crash earned wings at Ontario college | CBC News

Two pilots were killed in a plane crash at LaGuardia Airport, identified as Antoine Forest and MacKenzie Gunther, a recent graduate of Seneca College.
Gadgets
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Is Using Airplane Mode on Flights Still Necessary?

Airplane mode is required by the FAA to prevent potential radio frequency interference with aircraft instruments, though actual risk is minimal and primarily concerns takeoff and landing phases.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

'Air travel is the political football:' Airline CEOs pen letter to Congress to fund aviation workers: 'Air travel is the political football' | Fortune

Airline and cargo company CEOs urge Congress to pass legislation guaranteeing federal aviation worker pay during government shutdowns to prevent operational disruptions.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Airlines are being forced into huge, hourslong diversions to avoid flying over Iran - with some planes even needing to refuel

A Eurowings spokesperson told Business Insider that its owner, the Lufthansa Group, decided not to fly over Iranian or Iraqi airspace as a precautionary measure. They added that the refueling stop was "due to a longer flight distance and stronger headwinds on the alternative route at the time." "In the event of such refueling, we inform our passengers accordingly before departure in Dubai," they said.
Miscellaneous
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ryanair insists we failed to board a phantom flight

Ryanair diverted a storm-affected flight to Manchester, denied passenger compensation by falsely claiming the flight landed in Dublin, then reversed its position only after external intervention.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Airports embrace AI to manage growing global passenger traffic

Airports deploy AI across passenger flow, baggage, maintenance, biometrics and cybersecurity to improve efficiency, predict congestion, and enhance customer experience amid rising passenger volumes.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Is Your Airplane Wi-Fi Really Safe? Security Experts Weigh In

In-flight Wi-Fi is roughly on par with hotel or airport Wi-Fi. It's not automatically unsafe, but it's not something you should blindly trust either. You're on a shared network with hundreds of other people, and you don't know how well it's segmented or monitored.
Privacy technologies
Science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Watch the moment pilot lands a plane on a TRAIN travelling at 75mph

Dario Costa landed a Zivko Edge 540 on a cargo train traveling at 75mph, briefly touching down then immediately taking off, requiring precise timing and aerodynamic control.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Why some fear Burbank airport is an accident waiting to happen. 'Everybody has had concerns'

The airspace over Los Angeles is among the most congested in the world, but the Hollywood Burbank Airport is uniquely situated, creating extremely tight parameters around the midsize airport.
Los Angeles
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Heathrow scraps 100ml limit on liquids in cabin bags after tech upgrade

Heathrow removed the 100ml cabin-liquid limit for departing passengers with CT scanners, permitting liquids and electronics to stay in hand luggage up to two litres.
Miscellaneous
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Early warning alerts to reduce knock-on disruption in aviation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Advance Flight Delay Notification API gives airports early visibility of potential flight delays, enabling proactive adjustments to reduce operational disruption, costs, and missed connections.
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I flew an Airbus A350 flight simulator in turbulence and emergencies to see how pilots train

Airline pilots undergo extensive, ongoing simulator-based training to replicate real flights and rehearse rare, high-risk emergency scenarios before carrying passengers.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Airline groundings expose depth of world travel's reliance on Gulf corridor

Emirates restarted operations after week-long closures from US-Israel-Iran conflict, resuming 11 daily UK flights and 83 total destinations, though full network recovery remains uncertain.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Trump Department Responsible for Airline Safety Using AI to Write New Regulations, So They Can Be Churned Out as Fast as Possible

"exciting new AI tools available to DOT rule writers to help us do our job better and faster."
US politics
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Flight Attendants and Pilots Use These 4 Phrases on Board to Signal Emergencies-Here's What to Listen For

Aviation crews use coded language like 'Code 300' and 'Angel' to discreetly communicate medical emergencies and deaths without causing passenger panic.
US news
fromFortune
1 month ago

After United flights roll off tarmac, lose tires, audit finds FAA isn't staffed enough to do regular inspections | Fortune

FAA oversight of United maintenance is weakened by insufficient staffing, high turnover, misuse of virtual inspections, and limited access to United safety data.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

The One Place You Should Never Store Your Carry-on Bag on a Plane

"Storing your bag behind you often means you'll be forced to wait for nearly every other passenger to deplane before you can reach it. That can turn what should be a swift exit into a slow, frustrating slog,"
Travel
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

All truckers and bus drivers will be required to take commercial driver's license tests in English

All truckers and pass drivers will have to take their commercial driver's license tests in English as the Trump administration expands its aggressive campaign to improve safety in the industry and get unqualified drivers off the road. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the latest effort Friday to ensure that drivers understand English well enough to read road signs and communicate with law enforcement officers. Florida already started administering its tests in English.
US politics
Travel
fromMail Online
2 months ago

The unusual reason why fizzy drinks are used to clean planes' windows

Pilots sometimes use soda water or sparkling water to clean aircraft windshields because carbonic acid and carbonation remove bugs and grime without damaging coatings.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Maine Plane Crash Claims Lives - See Also - Above the Law

A string of events spans a tragic attempted take-off, AI-driven transportation regulation, judicial rebukes of ICE, and advocacy for supportive parental leave.
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