The fatal midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter followed a string of near misses ...

A source tells NBC News that, according to a preliminary FAA report, a single air traffic controller was handling both planes ...

Amid increased concerns about aviation safety, here's how many air traffic controllers there are in the U.S., and how the ...

One widely shared claim was that Trump fired 3,000 air traffic controllers shortly after taking office for his second term.

When aircraft volume goes down, a supervisor can make the decision to combine two controller positions into one position, ...

Team has been reporting on air traffic controller staffing issues for years, and Wednesday night's tragic plane crash near Reagan National Airport has highlighted the ongoing issue.The fiery collision ...

Control tower staffing during the deadly midair collision near Reagon National Airport Wednesday night was “not normal,” according to a report.