FAA reduces air traffic controller staffing target for 2026-2028
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FAA reduces air traffic controller staffing target for 2026-2028

The FAA announced Friday that it will need 12,563 certified air traffic controllers by 2026-2028, down from a 2024 forecast of 14,633.

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Event #7802 · analyzed at 2026-05-15T21:50 UTC · last updated 1h ago