Air traffic controller shortage

A huge share of the country's air traffic control facilities are understaffed, per a recent FAA report. Why it matters: January's mid-air collision between a passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter in Washington, D.C., is bringing fresh attention to the staffing shortages, which are a longstanding problem. • Investigators have not yet determined whether shortages played a role in the incident. Zoom in: As of September 2023, all Valley control towers included in the report were short of their 2024 goals set jointly by the FAA and the air...