Vaughn College in Queens tapped to train air traffic controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that Vaughn College will train some FAA controllers on campus as part of a new, nationwide program.
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The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that Vaughn College will train some FAA controllers on campus as part of a new, nationwide program.
CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas has more on what is going to be done about air traffic control staffing.
Less than 10% of the nation's airport terminal towers have enough air traffic controllers to meet a set of standards set by a working group that included the FAA and the controllers' union.
The shortage is a nationwide problem, but the New York City area is especially hard hit. One of New York's main air traffic control facilities is staffed at just about 58% of where the FAA wants it. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The tragic, midair collision in Washington, D.C. is putting a spotlight on air traffic controller shortages. It's a nationwide problem, but the area around NYC is especially hard hit.
There are new concerns about flight delays as we head into the holiday travel rush. A number of flights at Newark Airport arrived hours late Saturday due to staffing issues. CBS News New York's Derick Waller looks at what it all means for travelers this holiday season.
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CBS News New York has learned the relocation of 24 air traffic controllers in late July caused hundreds of flight delays at Newark Liberty International Airport last month. CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has been reporting on the delays and has the data that reveals just how big of an impact this had on travel.
After a spate of close calls on airport runways, the union for air traffic controllers has reached a deal with the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure more rest time. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has the details.
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It will soon allow colleges that already focus on aviation, like Vaughn College in Queens, to train hires on campus. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas has the story.
The FAA's new initiative to address the New York air traffic controller shortage is up and running.
A new agency initiative will soon allow colleges that already focus on aviation, like Vaughn College in Queens, to train hires on campus. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
An incident at JFK Airport involving several planes on the same runway is under FAA investigation.
Officials say on April 17 just before 5 p.m. a Swiss Air flight was moments away from takeoff when the pilot spotted four other planes crossing the same runway. CBS New York's Chris Wragge reports.
Inspector general audit found major air traffic control centers have recently seen increased "staffing triggers."
A priority for the FAA right now is to find the next generation. Some of them are already right in our backyard.
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