US air traffic control head quits over tower sleep row

Gerald · 04-14-11, 01:37 PM

The head of the US air traffic control agency has resigned after a number of incidents where air traffic controllers fell asleep while on duty.

Randy Babbitt, chief of the Federal Aviation Administration, said he had accepted Hank Krakowski's resignation.

On Thursday, Mr Babbitt pledged a "top to bottom review" of the air traffic control system.

In the past month, several planes have landed safely at US airports without controller guidance.

"Over the last few weeks we have seen examples of unprofessional conduct on the part of a few individuals that have rightly caused the travelling public to question our ability to ensure their safety," Mr Babbitt said in a statement.

"This conduct must stop immediately."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13085245

Note: 14 April 2011 Last updated at 16:04 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	US air traffic control head quits over tower sleep row The head of the US air traffic control agency has resigned after a number of incidents where air traffic controllers fell asleep while on duty. Randy Babbitt, chief of the Federal Aviation Administration, said he had accepted Hank Krakowski's resignation. On Thursday, Mr Babbitt pledged a "top to bottom review" of the air traffic control system. In the past month, several planes have landed safely at US airports without controller guidance. "Over the last few weeks we have seen examples of unprofessional conduct on the part of a few individuals that have rightly caused the travelling public to question our ability to ensure their safety," Mr Babbitt said in a statement. "This conduct must stop immediately." http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13085245 Note: 14 April 2011 Last updated at 16:04 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie