FAA Bans ‘See and Avoid’ for Helicopters in Busiest Airspace
Radar will replace visual separation in areas where airplanes and helicopters frequently share space.
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Persistent Shortfall
A GAO review says despite efforts to boost hiring, the FAA has fewer controllers than…
Human-AI Collaboration in Air Traffic Control
Artificial intelligence could aid controllers by processing large amounts of data and enhancing understanding of…
Short-Handed
ATC staffing problems are adding to controller overtime and fatigue, a National Academies report says.
ATC/ATM, Lithium Batteries, News, Safety Regulation
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As numbers of passenger-carried PEDs increase, EASA steps up efforts to keep them out of…
African aviation, ATC/ATM, News, wildlife strikes
Safety News
Drones can aid programs aimed at preventing wildlife strikes, researchers say.
Better Rest for U.S. Air Traffic Controllers
2025 schedules will reflect new rest rules and overtime limits.
ATC/ATM, News, Safety Oversight
Outdated Systems
FAA ATC systems are plagued by shortages of spare parts, technicians, and funding, a GAO…
ATC/ATM, News, Safety Management, Safety Oversight
Safety News
SMS requirements in the United States are being extended to Federal Aviation Regulations Part 135…
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Safety News
GPS disruptions prompt FAA to suggest pilots be ready to switch to analog NAVAIDs.