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Reported fight in control tower at Reagan National Airport under investigation by FAA, man arrested
A man, identified as an air traffic controller by government payroll records, was arrested after police were called to the ...
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FAA updates hiring process to fill nationwide air controller shortage, including in Virginia
Controller shortages at En Route and Terminal air traffic control facilities in VirginiaWashington ARTCC – 55Washington Natl. Tower ... staffing model, which is outlined in the FAA ...
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FAA employee charged with assault after altercation in air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) confirmed the developments to Fox News Digital, explaining that the incident transpired in a control tower on Thursday. The FAA also confirmed ...
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FAA worker on leave after alleged assault in air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) confirmed the developments to Fox News Digital, explaining that the incident transpired in a control tower on Thursday. The FAA also confirmed ...
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Head of FAA's Air Traffic Organization Tim Arel resigning after 40 years of federal service
The FAA recently replaced the entire air traffic control management team at Reagan National Airport (DCA) following a physical altercation inside the control tower and a fatal crash in January.
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FAA ‘stress management team’ to meet with controllers at Reagan Airport following mid-air collision and control tower fight
Thursday, a fight in the control tower ended with a 39-year-old controller arrested and charged with assault and battery. The FAA says he has been placed on leave. On Friday, a close call occurred ...
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Top FAA air traffic control official stepping down
Also last month, a fight occurred in the Reagan air traffic control tower and an employee was arrested and placed on leave, the FAA said.