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A private company runs the control tower where a B-52 got too close to a passenger jet. It’s more common than you might think

The control tower where a Delta Air Lines regional jet had to perform an “aggressive maneuver” to avoid colliding with an Air Force B-52 bomber isn’t staffed by the Federal Aviation Administration, ...
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Minot Air Force Base says near-collision over state fair was Minot airport tower mistake

MINOT — The Minot Air Force Base is saying the near-collision of its B-52 bomber and a commercial SkyWest flight was a result of miscommunication from the Minot International Airport tower to the B-52 ...
CNN

Government shutdown hits air travel, closing a control tower and causing delays across the country

A pilot preparing to take off Monday from Hollywood Burbank Airport in California took the routine step of radioing the air traffic control tower. But instead of the usual back-and-forth conversation ...

The complex world of air traffic control: Challenges and stressors

Explore the intricate challenges and stressors faced by air traffic controllers, from staffing shortages to government ...
LAist

Burbank's air traffic control tower shut down last week. How dangerous was it?

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. The Hollywood Burbank Airport drew ...

Hailey airport looking to build new air traffic control tower

Friedman Memorial Airport is eyeing a project to replace its current air traffic control tower.