FAA works to fix air traffic controller shortage
The FAA is confronting a shortage of about 3,000 air traffic controllers, with roughly 35% of trainees failing to complete the agency's three-month training program.
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How air traffic controllers are trained
The U.S. is short about 3,000 air traffic controllers. The FAA staffing issues have contributed to travel delays at major airports this summer. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave gives a look at the training for air traffic controllers, which takes two-to-three years to complete.
Pilots train for air traffic control outages
Outages have hit air traffic control facilities around the country over the last few months. Kris Van Cleave reports on how pilots are training to respond to them.
Inside how pilots, airlines train for air traffic control disruptions
CBS News got an up-close look at a pilot's training inside a 737 Max simulator amid a renewed focus on the U.S.' aging air traffic control system.
FAA reducing Newark flights
The Federal Aviation Administration is capping the number of flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport as it combats staffing woes and traffic control technology mishaps. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
More airport traffic control outages
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a fourth system outage reported in the past month at Newark Liberty International Airport's air traffic control center. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more.
Inside ATC facility, Duffy on FAA systems
CBS News obtained exclusive video inside an air traffic control facility in Philadelphia during a recent outage. The facility handles flights coming in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport. Meanwhile, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told a Senate committee on Thursday that the Federal Aviation Administration has turned to 3D printers and eBay to replace and purchase broken or outdated equipment. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more details.
Newark tower blackout caught on video
CBS News obtained exclusive video from inside the control center at Newark's airport during last week's outage. Kris Van Cleave reports on what went wrong.
Video shows ATC facility during outage
An exclusive video obtained by CBS News shows what it was like inside the air traffic control facility that handles flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport during the brief outage that occurred on May 9. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
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Video shows outage at air traffic control facility that handles Newark flights
An exclusive video obtained by CBS News shows inside the problem-plagued air traffic control facility that handles flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport during a brief outage on May 9.
Undisclosed air traffic control outages revealed
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed during a congressional hearing that there were more previously undisclosed outages involving air traffic control systems at Newark airport. Kris Van Cleave has details.
More delays at Newark airport after outage
Another air traffic control equipment outage at Newark airport triggered delays Monday even as systems responded properly. Kris Van Cleave has more.
More equipment outages at Newark airport
There have been more traffic equipment outages at Newark Liberty International Airport that continue causing delays and cancellations. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Newark Airport suffers third system outage in less than 2 weeks
Yet another equipment outage at Newark Liberty International Airport caused a ground stop and widespread delays on Sunday.
Radar blackout hits Newark airport again
For the second time in two weeks, the radar screens that air traffic controllers use to guide planes into Newark airport went dark without warning. The screens are part of a Philadelphia-based system that controls Newark-bound planes on final approach. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Newark radar screens go dark again
The Federal Aviation Administration says radar screens briefly went dark again at Newark Liberty International Airport. This comes as the New Jersey hub deals with major delays and cancellations after technical difficulties. Todd Yeary, a former air traffic controller, joins CBS News with more.
Plans to fix air traffic control system
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks to "CBS Mornings" about plans to overhaul the air traffic control system in the U.S. On Thursday, Duffy promised new software, updated equipment and new air traffic control centers. It comes as massive delays and cancellations at Newark Liberty Airport raise concerns.
Overhaul planned for air traffic control system
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called for a complete rebuild of the nation's air traffic control system, some of which is using 50-year-old technology. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Inside air traffic control revamp plan
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled a multi-billion dollar plan to modernize America's air traffic control systems on Thursday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the details.
Reporter's Notebook: When a copper wire fails
A single aging copper wire knocked out Newark airport's air traffic control system for 90 seconds. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explores what the moment reveals about U.S. governance.
Breaking down air traffic control issues
Another staffing trigger was issued at Newark International Airport as the FAA grapples with a dayslong air traffic control manpower shortage and the fallout from a radar equipment failure. Robert Sumwalt, former NTSB chair and CBS News aviation safety analyst, joins to discuss.
What's causing Newark's airport delays?
One of the busiest airports in the U.S., Newark Liberty International Airport, is still experiencing delays and flight cancellations. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave and Robert Sumwalt analyze the situation.
Behind air traffic control chaos at Newark
Just as air travel season is ramping up, there is a shortage of air traffic controllers at a key U.S. hub. Newark Liberty International has been dealing with disruptions and longer wait times for more than a week. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Frustrations mount at Newark Airport amid delays
Passengers flying from Newark Liberty International Airport are experiencing long delays and cancellations on Saturday. The busy airport outside of New York City was hit with disruptions all week with no end in sight. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Reported fight in control tower at Reagan airport investigated, man arrested
A man, identified as an air traffic controller by government payroll records, was arrested after police were called to the DCA tower because of a fight.
California Gov. Newsom announces redistricting effort to counter Texas GOP
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DOJ fires, charges staffer who threw sandwich at federal agents deployed in D.C.
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Kremlin gives details about Trump-Putin summit as Europe braces
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Costco says it won't sell mifepristone abortion pill
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Man accused of killing married hikers in Arkansas pleads not guilty
Andrew James McGann has pleaded not guilty to murder charges after allegedly fatally stabbing two hikers at Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas last month.
U.S. warships deployed to disputed waters after Chinese ships collided
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Consumers are skipping their usual fast-food breakfasts. Here's why.
Americans are reining in their spending at fast-food restaurants as they continue to face economic uncertainty.
AT&T customers eligible for up to $7,500 in a $177 million settlement
AT&T customers whose data was compromised in either of two data breaches, or both, are eligible to file a claim that could provide up to $7,500.
Prosecutors seek death penalty in fatal shooting of Border Patrol agent
Teresa Youngblut is charged with murder in the fatal shooting of David Maland during a traffic stop in northern Vermont.