CFS

On April 7, 2024, Jordan Smith, a controller at Denver TRACON (D01), showcased remarkable professionalism and quick thinking during a critical emergency involving a structurally damaged Southwest Airlines flight. His swift coordination and decisive actions ensured […]

On a clear September evening in 2023, Sarah O’Brien and Hanan Wiseman from Boston TRACON (A90) displayed exceptional teamwork and quick thinking when a small aircraft lost all electrical power. Their coordinated efforts and decisive actions […]

On October 16, 2023, Michael Phillips, Matthew Adair, and Jennifer Harshbarger from Columbus ATCT (CMH) displayed remarkable quick thinking and teamwork during a critical in-flight emergency. Their swift actions ensured the safe landing of a distressed […]

On January 23, 2024, a team of air traffic controllers at Wichita ATCT (ICT) faced a critical situation when a military aircraft struggled with poor weather conditions and low fuel while attempting to land. Tyler Spencer, […]

On the evening of February 18, 2024, Brian Bernhardt and Jason Wilson, controllers at Philadelphia ATCT/TRACON (PHL), expertly guided a visually impaired pilot to a safe landing after he lost his glasses mid-flight. Bernhardt provided radar […]

On February 1, 2024, Wayne Harper, an air traffic controller at Anchorage ATCT (ANC), showcased exceptional composure and quick decision-making during a critical situation at Anchorage International Airport. Amid record-breaking snow accumulation and challenging visibility, Harper […]