The FAA is rolling out a new rule for air traffic controllers that’s designed to reduce the risk of airplane collisions. [More]
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Are Heavier Airline Passengers At Greater Risk For Harm?
Usually when we bring up the topic of weight and air travel it involves either passenger comfort or controversial airline policies regarding “customers of size.” But some worry that outdated safety standards are actually putting people at risk while flying. [More]
Another Day, Another Air Traffic Controller Asleep On The Job
The Air Traffic Controller Sleeping Epidemic of 2011 continues. Yet another worker responsible for keeping planes from crashing into one another has fallen asleep on the job, with the FAA investigating yet again. [More]
2nd Air Traffic Controller Could Be Fired For Snoozing On The Job
The second air traffic controller in a month could lose his job for catching some z’s up in the tower. FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt told Congress that the controller was “found intentionally sleeping.” What defines “intentional sleeping?” He had cushions and a blanket, meaning he brought materials to work with him to help him sleep. [More]