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Nashville’s air traffic control is in crisis, with a crippling shortage of certified controllers—down to just 27 out of a needed 52—causing chronic delays and ground stops for over a year. Though Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy promised relief last fall, he’s now hesitant to offer financial incentives to lure controllers to the city. But a new FAA memo reveals Nashville is actually among the top locations for up to $60,000 in relocation bonuses—paid after certification—yet Duffy’s office admits the discrepancy without a clear response. Meanwhile, the FAA is testing AI to ease congestion, with early deployments expected this fall. Amid the staffing crunch, Nashville’s airport presses ahead with major expansion plans, including a second terminal and more runways, backed by federal and state collaboration.

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