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FAA network glitch causes manual flight plan processing

Problem With Telecommunications Network

FAA network glitch causes manual flight plan processing

By Larry Dignan

The Federal Aviation Authority experienced a networking problem that started between 5:15 am and 5:30 am today and threatened to delay flights across the US.

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Oakland controllers scrambled to keep planes safe

FAA Communications Shut Down

Oakland controllers scrambled to keep planes safe

By eTN Staff Writer

More than half the air traffic controllers on duty on Wednesday morning at the Oakland Center, unexpectedly found themselves without the ability to communicate with airborne aircraft or use landline t

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Controllers tried to warn pilot in deadly Hudson River mid-air collision

New York

Controllers tried to warn pilot in deadly Hudson River mid-air collision

Federal investigators said on Friday that an air traffic controller last week first failed to caution and then attempted to divert a private plane in the midair crash with a tour helicopter from flyin

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Teamsters join forces with PATCO air traffic controllers

Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization

Teamsters join forces with PATCO air traffic controllers

By eTN Staff Writer

WASHINGTON, DC - The Teamsters Airline Division announced today that it has signed an agreement forming an alliance with the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) to work together

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