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The US needs more air traffic controllers. Is it safe to fly?

The deadly collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport of an Air Canada Express plane and a fire truck on March 22 is raising fresh concerns about strains on the air traffic control system.

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System did not alert air traffic controllers during LaGuardia collision: NTSB

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Bombshell New Theory Emerges In LaGuardia Crash, Could Clear Air Traffic Controller

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LGA crash: Air Traffic Control operator says 'I made a mistake'

An air traffic control operator is heard saying "I made a mistake" moments after the fatal LGA runway crash that killed two pilots, ATC audio reveals.

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Deadly LaGuardia runway crash raises concerns over aviation safety, controller shortage

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Air traffic control recordings offer glimpse into situation before LaGuardia crash

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Aviation expert warns Canada losing more air traffic controllers than it is hiring

An aviation expert says Canada is losing more air traffic controllers to retirement than it is hiring, despite efforts to ramp up recruitment.

Flights Grounded at Newark Airport After 'Burning Smell' Detected in Air Traffic Control Tower, Prompting Evacuation

The brief ground stop occurred on the morning of Monday, March 23, after the smell was detected in an elevator of the tower, the FAA confirmed to PEOPLE

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Newark Airport: New Jersey air hub grinds to a halt after fire erupts

"Arrivals and departures ‌are temporarily paused at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey after air traffic controllers evacuated the tower because of a burning sme