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FAA conducting air traffic controller training amid spike in near misses
Air traffic controllers are going back into the classroom.
The Federal Aviation Administration will start conducting mandatory monthly training sessions.
It is in response to the increase in near misses on the tarmac and in the air.
There has been a spike in runway incursions and near miss incidents in recent months.
This could be in part due to staff shortages but additional training has been welcomed by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association union which is collaborating.
“To reach our goal of zero close calls, everyone must stay sharp,” said Tim Arel, the FAA Air Traffic Organization’s chief operating officer.
“This training will give us an opportunity to focus on safety with our entire workforce.”
There were eight incidents in January and February which the FAA classified as a serious risk of a collision.
The FAA said half of these involved errors by air traffic controllers.
As of last year, the air traffic controller workforce was at its lowest level for over 20 years.
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