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Controllers, Pilot Blamed for New Jersey Midair Close Call

Errors by air traffic controllers and a jet pilot led to three planes nearly entering into one another’s flight paths over Teterboro Airport last fall, according to a new federal report. The close call on Oct. 20 involved a corporate …

Air Traffic Controllers to Get More Rest Between Shifts

The government said air traffic controllers would have more time to rest between shifts under new work rules announced Sunday, while Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood made clear he won’t tolerate sleeping on duty despite studies and expert recommendations that suggest …