Joel Rose
Stories
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United Airlines flights grounded nationwide because of computer problems
Hundreds of United Airlines flights were disrupted on Wednesday evening as the carrier grappled with a major computer system outage. The airline requested ground stops at its major hubs in the U.S.
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5 air traffic controllers explain the improvements they want
Former and current U.S. air traffic controllers say Trump administration's plan to overhaul the nation's air traffic system does little to fix the bigger problem: a nationwide staffing shortage.
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A lawsuit against Tesla and its driver-assistance technology goes to trial in Florida
The case, which stems from a deadly crash in 2019, raises broader questions about the safety of Tesla's driver-assistance systems, and whether the company has exaggerated their capabilities.
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Preliminary report says fuel switches were cut off before Air India Boeing 787 crash
Indian investigators determined the Boeing 787 Dreamliner was properly configured and lifted off normally. But three seconds after takeoff, the engines' fuel switches were cut off.
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Shoes off at the airport? TSA gives the pesky rule the boot
The Transportation Security Administration has booted one of the most despised rules at U.S. airport security checkpoints: removing your shoes.
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We flew to Newark to find out if the airport is recovering from its recent struggles
Record numbers of Americans are expected to fly around the July Fourth holiday, posing a big test for America's fragile air travel system — and for Newark Liberty International Airport in particular.
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NTSB faults Boeing for lack of safety protocols in 737 Max door plug blowout
The nation's top safety investigators concluded that a lack of basic safety processes at Boeing, coupled with an inexperienced workforce, contributed to the door plug blowout in January 2024.
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Inside a school that's working to fix the U.S. shortage of air traffic controllers
The U.S. needs thousands of additional air traffic controllers, but training and certifying them can take years. NPR visits one school that's trying to get controllers on the job faster.
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Why it's hard to hire air traffic controllers
Federal aviation authorities have been trying for years to hire more air traffic controllers, but they've fallen short of their goals. We look at why it's so hard to train enough controllers.
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Inside a school that's working to fix the U.S. shortage of air traffic controllers
Facing a severe shortage, the FAA is racing to hire thousands of air traffic controllers. But training them can take years. We visit a school in Florida that's trying to get them on the job faster.
