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What Next | Are Airplane Crashes Inevitable?
Slate News
Air Traffic Control Under Pressure
This chapter examines the chronic understaffing issues in air traffic control, highlighting a critical incident tied to inadequate staffing levels during a significant crash. It discusses the challenges faced by controllers, including excessive workloads and a high-stress environment, as well as the historical context of strikes and funding shortages affecting their profession. Furthermore, it explores the complexities of aviation safety, the self-reporting culture, and the political pressures influencing airline operations amid concerns about safety and capacity.
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