The actions of our controllers in Atlantic City are a testament to the preparedness and ability of members throughout the Eastern Region and the country. These six controllers demonstrated the kind of disciplined teamwork that averts disaster in a very fast-moving and complex air space system.

It's a technical, structural disaster. This is long overdue.

We are 70 controllers short of what we're authorized, and they continue to say that staffing is not an issue. This should be a concern for the flying public.

Recently, New York's air traffic controllers have become increasingly worried about the FAA's unwillingness to install the most modern and effective ground radar equipment.