Vaughn College Holds a Media Event
Vaughn College Hosts Event Focused on Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative
On July 22, Vaughn College welcomed various news outlets for an event centred around the Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI). The initiative, aimed at modernizing the air traffic control system, was the main topic of discussion.
Instructors and students enrolled in air traffic control programs at Vaughn were present to showcase the system and provide on-site interviews. CBS-NY, FOX 5, PIX11, Newsday, Queens Latino, Airport Voice, TRT World, WETM (NBC-Elmira), and other media outlets attended the event.
CBS investigative reporter Tim McNicholas interviewed Vaughn President Dr. Sharon B. DeVivo about the upcoming equipment changes due to be implemented by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Dr. DeVivo expressed hope that these changes will start in New York, providing opportunities for Vaughn College graduates to learn and operate the new equipment and technology.
PIX11 interviewed retired air traffic controller and Vaughn Instructor Steve Fanno about potential solutions for preventing massive delays and cancellations. Fanno suggested a modernization of the air traffic control system to relieve controller workload and stress.
The PIX11 news segment about the Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) at Vaughn was aired six times during the evening news, Wednesday, and over the weekend. FOX 5 aired its coverage of the event on Thursday, twice on Friday, and twice the following day. A CBS News segment about the Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) at Vaughn was aired twice during the evening news at 5 p.m.
Additional news coverage of the Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) event at Vaughn can be found on Newsday Print and Online, Metro Airport News, and Queens Latino. Another link to watch the first FOX 5 segment about the Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) at Vaughn is available here. A link to watch the second FOX 5 segment is available here.
The upcoming equipment changes by the FAA aim to address recent equipment failures, but for more specific information regarding how the Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) is addressing these failures and their impact on Vaughn College, we recommend consulting the latest CBS news reports directly, official Vaughn College communications, or FAA updates related to the AT-CTI program for authoritative and up-to-date answers.
Elvira Pereyaslov, an aviation management major at Vaughn, expressed excitement about being a part of the solution to aviation's biggest challenge today. Pereyaslov and others at Vaughn are looking forward to the future of air traffic control and the opportunities that the Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) presents.
- Aviation management major at Vaughn College, Elvira Pereyaslov, showed excitement about being part of the solution to aviation's current biggest challenge with the Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI).
- The upcoming changes in equipment implemented by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aim to address recent equipment failures in the aviation field.
- Modernizing the air traffic control system through the Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) at Vaughn College can provide learning opportunities for students to operate new equipment and technology in aviation management and air traffic control.
