FAA Says “Yes” to Meteorologists, Reinforcing Flight Safety Across the U.S.

In a key decision impacting air safety nationwide, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it would keep National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists stationed at 21 major air traffic control centers across the U.S. 

This commitment to human expertise counters recent discussions about replacing meteorologists with automated systems, ensuring that over 42,000 daily flights receive real-time, expert weather support from coast to coast. 

In an era where technology is often lauded as the go-to solution, this choice shows that there’s still no replacement for on-the-ground human insight when it comes to safety in the skies.​

Why Human Expertise Is Essential in Air Traffic Safety