FAA, Union Agree on New Rest Rules for Air-Traffic Controllers By David Shepardson (Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it had struck a deal with an employee union ...

The FAA is slightly modifying rules governing mandatory rest periods for air traffic controllers. The agency said it reached an agreement with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) ...

The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday, July 24, 2024, that it reached an agreement the union that allow air traffic controllers to get more rest between shifts. Credit: AP/Ron Medvescek ...

Due to a shortage of air traffic controllers, the FAA has limited the number of flights in New York and Florida. Whitaker said the FAA plans to hire 1,800 controllers this year and is expanding ...

WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of three U.S. senators on Tuesday called for new funding to boost air traffic control staffing, speed training of new controllers and provide new ...

(Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it had struck a deal with an employee union to ensure that air-traffic controllers receive additional rest as the agency deals ...

FILE – Air traffic controllers watch for traffic from the control tower at the Tucson International Airport, Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it will increase minimum rest time between shifts for air traffic controllers after highly publicized close calls between ...

Air traffic controllers watch for traffic from the control tower at the Tucson International Airport, Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star via AP, File) ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it will increase minimum rest time between shifts for air traffic controllers after highly publicized close calls between ...