AVIATION SYNTH
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FAA reinstates Flight Deck Training program for controllers

Last observed 2026-10-16 · Confidence 99%

Canonical event record

What happened

The FAA is restoring cockpit-observation training for air traffic controllers on commercial, general aviation and military flights after a pandemic-era suspension.

Why it matters: Firsthand cockpit exposure is intended to improve understanding of pilot workload, complex clearances and runway changes, strengthening pilot-controller coordination.

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Signals and related developments

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