Air Traffic Control
Sydney Airport Chaos: Dozens of Flights Grounded by Critical Air Traffic Control Shortage
Sydney Airport experienced widespread flight cancellations and delays in January 2026 due to a critical shortage of air traffic control staff, impacting major airlines and the national travel network. Industry leaders express frustration over ongoing staffing issues exacerbated since the…
Critical Technical Failure at Athens FIR Disrupts Flights Across Greece
A major technical malfunction affecting central radio frequency systems at the Athens Flight Information Region has brought Greek air travel to a standstill, grounding flights and causing widespread disruptions across the nation’s airports on January 4, 2026.
Edinburgh Airport Departures Disrupted by Air Traffic Control IT Outage: What Travelers Need to Know
A major IT outage at Edinburgh Airport’s air traffic control brought departures to a standstill, leaving passengers stranded and sparking widespread delays, diversions, and cancellations. Services resumed after two hours, but disruption continued throughout the day.
Transportation Secretary Duffy Unveils Plan to Modernize Air Traffic Control by 2028
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announces a comprehensive plan to modernize the U.S. air traffic control system by 2028, addressing outdated infrastructure and staffing shortages.
Newark Airport Faces Another Radar Outage Amid FAA Infrastructure Concerns
A 90-second radar outage at Newark Airport raises concerns about FAA’s aging infrastructure and staffing shortages.
Rep. Gottheimer Calls for More Air Traffic Controllers Amid Newark Delays
Rep. Josh Gottheimer urges the deployment of more air traffic controllers and infrastructure upgrades after Newark Liberty International Airport faces severe delays and outages.
Newark Airport Faces Weeklong Meltdown After Communication Outage
A communication and radar outage at Newark Liberty International Airport caused massive delays and cancellations, highlighting staffing and infrastructure issues.