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Watch live: Sununu, airline experts testify before Senate on air safety

Watch live: Sununu, airline experts testify before Senate on air safety

Summary

Airline experts and officials, including former New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, testified before a Senate committee about air safety. They discussed recent near misses and accidents, noting problems like old technology and too few air traffic controllers.

Key Facts

  • A Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on air safety.
  • The hearing focused on recent aviation accidents and close calls.
  • Witnesses included former New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu.
  • Experts pointed to outdated technology as a safety issue in the air traffic system.
  • Staffing shortages in air traffic control were identified as another problem.
  • The discussions aimed to address ways to improve the safety of air travel.
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