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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 4 MIN

The growing air traffic control staffing crisis

from Newstalk Breakfast

Passengers are facing “a summer of chaos” due to a growing air traffic control staffing crisis, according to the Irish Air Traffic Controllers’ Association.  Fórsa and AirNav, the semi-state body responsible for air traffic controllers, are due to meet this week to discuss the staffing shortage.   All to discuss with Captain Mark Tighe, President of the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association. 

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