Short-Handed
One-third of air traffic control (ATC) facilities operated by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had staffing shortfalls of at least 10 percent in the 2024 fiscal year — a condition that led to increased overtime, longer work weeks, and controller fatigue, according to a report from th...
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Incapacitated
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The Future Evolution of Drone Safety Systems
A Foundation report on the humanitarian uses of drones highlights future information needs for drone safety management.
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