FAA failed to properly test controllers for drugs, alcohol after deadly Reagan National mid-air crash, investigator reveals

Numerous lapses in Federal Aviation Authority oversight contributed to the tragic midair collision that killed 67 people over ...

Major airlines urge Congress to pay air traffic controllers if government shuts down

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Major U.S. airlines on Thursday urged Congress to pay air traffic ...
WUSA

National air traffic controllers’ union warns of safety risks amid shutdown as Trump demands workers to return

ARLINGTON, Va. — Air traffic controllers have now missed out on a second paycheck amid the longest federal government shutdown in history. National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) ...
Forbes

Trump To Unpaid Air Traffic Controllers: ‘Get Back To Work, NOW!!!’ Or Leave Profession

President Donald Trump on Monday offered bonuses for unpaid air traffic controllers who did not miss work during the shutdown, but also suggested those who took time off should leave the profession ...
Opinion

Many air traffic controllers who labored through US government shutdown won't get $10K bonus, and they're furious

“They are disappointed, as there were thousands of air traffic controllers that kept the system safe and running during the shutdown." ...