Tag: air traffic control
Turkish Airlines Aircraft Proceeds onto Newark Runway Lacking Authorization Because of Possible ATC Language Barriers
In the latest episode of “if only air traffic controllers in the U.S. utilized standard phraseology like their counterparts around the globe,” I bring to light a recent event that occurred at Newark, involving a departing Turkish Airlines flight. Turkish Airlines pilots puzzled by ATC directives This incident took place in the early morning hours…
Northeast Air Traffic Interrupted Following Unintentional Fiber Optic Line Cut
Yesterday presented significant challenges for air travel across the United States due to considerable failures in the air traffic control (ATC) system in the Northeast. These disruptions stemmed from an accidental severing of a backup fiber optic line, resulting in extensive delays and cancellations. The situation commenced around 9:45 AM EDT on September 21, 2026,…
