FAA director Bedford takes in the view at XNA’s new tower

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration took in a panoramic view of Northwest Arkansas from someplace rare for him: a ...

FAA administrator visits Northwest Arkansas, celebrates opening of new tower at XNA

Federal Aviation Administrator Bryan Bedford visited Northwest Arkansas on Wednesday and saw a number of projects in the region focusing on air travel.
KNWA Fayetteville on MSN

Northwest Arkansas National Airport unveils new air traffic control tower

A new air traffic control tower was unveiled at the Northwest Arkansas National Airport on Wednesday.
Little Rock Public Radio

FAA leader highlights importance of airspace modernization in Arkansas visit

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration praised the opening of Northwest Arkansas National Airport’s new traffic ...
Yahoo

Nashville airport's FAA air traffic control tower faces alarming shortages, safety risks

As an American Airlines pilot eased his nonstop flight from Dallas into Nashville on the afternoon of Aug. 16, an air traffic controller stopped him. The plane needed to abort landing immediately.
ABC15 Arizona

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 ...
KGUN 9

Pinal County Airpark to get control tower within seven years after FAA approval

MARANA, Ariz. (KGUN) — A control tower is coming to Pinal County Airpark within the next seven years after the Federal Aviation Administration determined one is warranted at the growing facility. The ...