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FAA Administrator Answers Lawmakers on Air Traffic Control Staffing
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford testified before Congress on the state of the nation's air traffic control system. Lawmakers questioned him about safety and controller shortages.
May 20, 4:53 AM·1m read1 source
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U.S. air traffic control system. Lawmakers asked Bedford about staffing levels and safety measures at the agency.
Bedford addressed questions on efforts to increase the number of air traffic controllers. The hearing focused on current challenges within the air traffic control workforce.
No immediate actions were announced following the session.
Lawmakers indicated they would continue to monitor agency progress on staffing.
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