Duffy is expected to speak on the importance of the bill in order to improve outdated air traffic control systems. His ...

Being an air traffic controller is one of the most stressful careers and has a required retirement age of 56. There are waivers to allow controllers to work past 56, but it’s not common.

Air traffic controller shortages in Newark and other airports partly reflect long, intense training -- but university-based training programs are becoming part of the solution.