FAA working to address critical shortage of air traffic controllers

Name: FAA working to address critical shortage of air traffic controllers
Uploaded: 2025-08-13T18:08:00-0400
Duration: 3 min 3 s
Description: A CBS News data review found more than 90% of airport control towers in the U.S. were understaffed. In response, the FAA has streamlined the application process and expects more than 2,000 students this year, the most ever. CBS News New York's Kris Van Cleave reports.

A CBS News data review found more than 90% of airport control towers in the U.S. were understaffed. In response, the FAA has streamlined the application process and expects more than 2,000 students this year, the most ever. CBS News New York's Kris Van Cleave reports.