Emirates A380 Pilot Calls Out JFK ATC Over Unclear Taxi Instructions

Emirates A380 Pilot Calls Out JFK ATC Over Unclear Taxi Instructions

An unusual and tense exchange between an Emirates Airbus A380 flight crew and air traffic controllers at New York’s John… Read More »

Army and FAA Admit Critical Failures in Deadly Mid‑Air Crash Near Reagan National Airport

Army and FAA Admit Critical Failures in Deadly Mid‑Air Crash Near Reagan National Airport

The U.S. government has acknowledged multiple failures by Army pilots and an air traffic controller at Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National… Read More »

FAA Lost Up to 500 Air Traffic Controller Trainees During Shutdown

FAA Lost Up to 500 Air Traffic Controller Trainees During Shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration lost hundreds of air traffic controller trainees during the recent 43-day government shutdown, FAA chief Bryan… Read More »

Congress Must Prevent FAA Shutdowns From Threatening Air Safety

Congress Must Prevent FAA Shutdowns From Threatening Air Safety

Before every takeoff and landing, pilots and air traffic controllers exchange a few words. Most of these communications are procedural… Read More »