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Last year, The New York Times found that near-misses between aircraft were happening more often than previously thought.In January 2023, an American Airlines plane taxied onto the runway at JFK Airport while a Delta Air Lines flight was about to take off.And in July, an Allegiant Air flight attendant was injured when the plane suddenly…

Kevin Karpé spent 31 years as an air traffic controller and air traffic manager. Karpé says the number of recent close call collisions is really not that significant.He says despite the nationwide air traffic controller shortage, the system is managed by very professional people. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite…