Uncertified trainee air traffic controllers raise safety and delay concerns
A FAA report circulated by the controllers union finds up to 20 percent of air traffic controllers in five Midwestern states including O'Hare are uncertified trainees. The nine page report says Chicago Center lacks enough certified CPCs, risking more delays and cancellations as airlines add flights. FAA and union dispute the document’s authenticity, but the union warns of growing bottlenecks without funding for training.
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Chicago
O'Hare International
National Air Traffic Controllers Association
Chicago Center
FAA
Traffic Control Center
Aurora
Ill
Bryan Zilonis
Controllers’ Union
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Singing for a Break in Traffic Court
Nashville judge defers fines or classes for drivers who sang Jingle Bells in court, citing a festive mood. He convicted some speedsters, noting Christmas mercy varies with officer agreement, and recounted a late entrant who chose to pay a fine rather than sing solo.
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Nashville
Tenn
Mark Fishburn
Fishburn
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