The Federal Aviation Administration is expanding air traffic controller training and imposing lasting flight restrictions near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in the wake of a fatal crash. These moves reflect a concerted effort to enhance aviation safety and strengthen the nation’s critical workforce.

A Kamloops councillor is pressing government leaders to extend financial aid programs to flight training students in an effort to offset a growing pilot shortage. Serving as president of the Kamloops Airport Authority Society, Coun. Bill Sarai is asking City Council to lobby for this expanded support at both provincial and federal levels.