Air Traffic Control

• How an air traffic controller shortage is impacting Canadian airports

  In the past month alone, NAV Canada has announced temporary service interruptions in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal, all due fully or in part to staffing constraints.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2025
  
• A 3rd Newark airport outage was prevented by software update: official

  Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the recent problems that have led to hundreds of cancellations and delays could have been avoided by the Biden administration.

  U.S. News

  May 12, 2025
  
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• U.S. air traffic control overhaul to cost ‘lots of billions’: Trump admin

  The plan calls for six new air traffic control centres, along with an array of technology and communications upgrades over the next three or four years.

  U.S. News

  May 8, 2025
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• Trump admin fires hundreds of U.S. air traffic control staff

  The impacted workers include personnel hired for FAA radar, landing and navigational aid maintenance, one air traffic controller told the Associated Press.

  U.S. News

  Feb 17, 2025
• Edmonton air traffic control playfully tries to ‘divert’ Florida Panthers’ flight

  Air traffic controllers at the Edmonton airport had a bit of good-humoured fun as the Florida Panthers' flight from Fort Lauderdale approached the city.

  Sports

  Jun 13, 2024
• U.K. air traffic control issue resolved, travel delays reported in Europe

  A spokesperson for London Heathrow, the busiest hub in western Europe, said the airport was working with NATS and other airport partners to minimize the impact on passengers.

  World

  Aug 28, 2023
• RCMP say pilots reported green laser in flight deck before Halifax landing

  Nova Scotia RCMP say pilots reported a green laser appearing in the flight deck as they were preparing to land a plane at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. 

  Canada

  Jan 3, 2023
• Six reports tabled at recent board of police commissioners meeting

  A total of six reports were presented at the most recent police commissioners meeting with one thing in common: community services for Saskatoon residents.

  Crime

  Jun 23, 2022
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• NAV Canada could scale back operations at Regina airport following review

  In the coming weeks, an aeronautical study will be launched to assess the level of service required at the airport.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2020
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• Pilot reports another ‘jetpack rocket man’ in sky near L.A. airport

  It's the second time a mystery person with a jetpack has been reported near LAX since August.

  Trending

  Oct 15, 2020