What standards do air traffic controllers have to meet?

President Trump has suggested, without evidence, that diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are to blame for the deadly plane collision outside of Washington, D.C. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani breaks down the standards and training air traffic controllers need to meet to get the job.

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285 of 313 Air Traffic Control Facilities Are Understaffed

Persistent staff shortages have raised safety concerns. At many facilities, staffing is so low that at least a quarter of the work force is missing.
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Control Meetings so They Don’t Control You

Meetings are where minutes are kept and hours are lost.
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Staffing Was ‘Not Normal’ at Air Traffic Tower During Plane Crash

The report, reviewed by The New York Times, said that one controller was communicating with both helicopters and planes. Those jobs are typically assigned to two people, not one.
The New York Times - 1d
Heavy air traffic over DC under scrutiny after deadly crash

The deadly crash this week between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger jet that killed 67 has raised questions about the increasingly congested air traffic in the Washington region, as a ...
The Hill - 6h
Air traffic controllers union responds to Trump's DEI attacks

The air traffic controllers union responded Friday to claims by President Trump this week that diversity programs contributed to the fatal crash in Washington Wednesday night. “Air traffic ...
The Hill - 8h
Air traffic control union president on plane crash

Nick Daniels, the president of the National Air Traffic Controllers' Association, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the deadly midair collision over Washington D.C.'s Potomac River.
CBS News - 14h
Air traffic control staffing in spotlight in wake of DC plane crash

Todd Inman, member of the National Transportation Safety Board, joins TODAY with the latest details into the investigation of the deadly plane collision in Washington, D.C. and addresses air ...
NBC News - 16h
‘I have a new lease on life’: I sold my business for $130,000. It’s the first time I’m not living paycheck to paycheck. What should I do with this money?

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MarketWatch - 17h
Air traffic control staffing 'not normal' during plane collision: Report

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the air traffic control staffing was “not normal” during the Wednesday night plane collision between an American Airlines passenger plane and an Army ...
The Hill - 1d
D.C. plane crash revives concerns about aviation safety and air traffic controller shortage

The crash between an American Airlines jet and Army helicopter has revived concerns about aviation safety and a shortage of air traffic controllers, given recent near misses at airports.
NBC News - 1d
Audio captures air traffic control at moment of DC crash

The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.
The Hill - 1d
Former National Air Traffic Controllers' Association president on midair plane crash

In the final moments before the collision near D.C., air traffic control recordings show the controller on duty asking the helicopter if it could see the airliner. Paul Rinaldi, former president of ...
CBS News - 1d
Listen: Air traffic controllers appear to try to stop collision

Audio from moments before collision captures controllers asking the military helicopter if it has seen the passenger jet.
BBC News - 1d
Air traffic controller audio sheds light on DC plane-helicopter crash

Former pilot Anthony C. Roman and former NTSB and FAA investigator Jeff Guzzetti join TODAY to share their insight into the American Eagle passenger plane and Army helicopter collision in ...
NBC News - 1d
Air traffic right-of-way at Reagan National Airport explained

NBC News' Tom Costello explains the right of way at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., where an American Airlines regional jet collided with a Black Hawk helicopter.
NBC News - 2d
Do DeepSeek’s A.I. Advances Mean US Tech Controls Have Failed?

DeepSeek’s A.I. models show that China is making rapid gains in the field, despite American efforts to hinder it.
The New York Times - 3d
What can Trump realistically do about FEMA?

People on both sides of the political aisle think the Federal Emergency Management Agency needs to change, but could President Trump's plan to address issues worsen things? Sophia Cai, White House ...
CBS News - 4d
Collins on voting against Hegseth: 'I have to do what I think is right'

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, spoke to NBC News about her decision to vote against advancing Pete Hegseth's nomination to serve as secretary of defense and how she came to the decision.
NBC News - Jan. 24
Spurs, Pacers having a little extra fun with the Paris traffic

They’ve seen the Eiffel Tower
ABC News - Jan. 23
What is the gold standard?

While the gold standard is no longer in use, it still influences how investors view and value gold today.
CBS News - Jan. 21
What can President Trump do for seniors? A lot.

Older Americans need help with savings, Social Security, Medicare and more.
MarketWatch - Jan. 20
What Trump should do about Greenland

Trump’s concern about the Far North is a legitimate one; he is right to seek a more robust defense against potential Chinese or Russian operations in that region.
The Hill - Jan. 17
What Did Trump’s Tax Cuts Do?

Economic upheaval caused by the pandemic has clouded analysts’ ability to understand the effects of the 2017 tax law. Republicans call it a huge success and want to extend it anyway.
The New York Times - Jan. 17
What does Raducanu need to do to beat Swiatek?

Be fit, mobile, aggressive and confident - how Emma Raducanu can give herself a chance to beat five-time major champion Iga Swiatek at the Australian Open.
BBC News - Jan. 17
Three Years After Meeting, He Asked What She Was Doing Later That Day

Cynthia Hinojosa and Gianluca Bianchezi met at a music festival. A few years later, their romance took them from Mexico to Canada and back.
The New York Times - Jan. 17
Los Angeles firefighters have a critical window to gain control of wildfires

Los Angeles-area winds weakened on Thursday night, providing firefighters with a critical window to gain control of the ongoing wildfires. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
CBS News - Jan. 16
Ask not what your government can do for you

The instinct to over-intervene runs across the political spectrum
Financial Times - Jan. 16
What do bond yields mean for equity investors?

Some stocks avoid ripples in the fixed income market
Financial Times - Jan. 16
Darnold's dream turns into a nightmare. What will the Vikings do?

Even after a remarkable regular season, Monday night's feeble showing marked another major test Sam Darnold failed as the Vikings' starting QB. What now?
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 14
Air Traffic Growth Forecasts Clash With Climate Goals, Study Says

Airline passenger counts will more than double within 25 years, and more flights will mean more global carbon emissions, an advocacy group warned at a major industry conference.
Inc. - Jan. 13
What Will Manhattan Congestion Pricing Do to Restaurants?

Days into the new charges, some restaurant owners say suppliers are raising prices. Others are giving customer discounts, and many fear the fallout for workers.
The New York Times - Jan. 11
Zion Williamson suspended: Pelicans star misses game vs. 76ers for 'failing to meet team standards'

Williamson has been limited to only seven games this season due to injury
CBS Sports - Jan. 11
What to do if your CD matures in 2025

A CD account with a 2025 maturity date doesn't have to be the end of big returns. Here's what savers should do now.
CBS News - Jan. 9
What Will Trump Do With All That Power?

What can we expect from the president-elect?
The New York Times - Jan. 6
Do Tom Thibodeau's Knicks have a minutes problem?

After winning nine games in a row and capping a strong 12-2 December, the Knicks fell in back-to-back games in which they looked outmatched without their starting unit in and gassed down the stretch.
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6
Do Our Dogs Have Something to Tell Us?

Many owners think so, thanks to the “talking buttons” craze on TikTok and Instagram. Scientists are less convinced.
The New York Times - Jan. 6
What Do Movie Producers Do, Anyway?

And why do they get the trophy for best picture at the Oscars?
The New York Times - Jan. 5
Anthony Edwards airs frustrations over getting double-teamed: 'I don't know what to do, honestly'

Edwards is shooting 39.3% over the past two weeks.
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3