WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today released a bold, new air traffic controller workforce plan that will erase the longstanding staffing shortage, prepare for future demand and ensure the long-term safety and operational efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS).
The FAA's 2026 Air Traffic Controller Workforce Plan is based on three strategic pillars: expanding the agency's aggressive and successful supercharged hiring; optimizing controller efficiency; and modernizing the NAS.
"This forward-thinking plan delivers on President Donald J. Trump's promise to provide the American fl...