FAA Slashes Air Traffic Controller Numbers: Cuts ATC Staffing Target [titlebase] Sparks Debate
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West Wood blvd – 15 May 2026 | The Federal Aviation Administration announced a dramatic revision to its workforce plan, unveiling Cuts ATC staffing target [titlebase] as it lowers the certified controller count to 12,563 from the previous 14,633. The decision, presented on May 15, 2026, is framed as a step toward modernizing scheduling, reducing … Read more