The Nation - News from March 11, 1986
The Federal Aviation Administration acknowledged that more fully trained air traffic controllers are needed, but insisted its work force is keeping the skies safe and that no further traffic restraints are required. “I see a healthy (air traffic control) system out there,” FAA Administrator Donald D. Engen told a group of senators who have joined a task force to examine air safety issues. FAA officials said that while some “flow control” measures are used to keep controllers from being overburdened with traffic, no further restrictions are planned.
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