FAA Reliance on Outside Telecommunications Contractors Results in Delays for California Air Travelers
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- 18 Jul
SAN DIEGO, CA - California air travelers endured delays due to the FAA’s increasing reliance on outside contractors today, said the Professional Airways Systems Specialists (PASS), the union representing FAA systems specialists. Over 40 flights were delayed on average for over 30 minutes when contractors working with the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI) failed to properly coordinate maintenance activity with FAA employees.