Episode645. Is the Air Traffic Control System Broken?Freakonomics Radio · Sep 5, 2025 · 1 h 03 minPlay · 1:02:37SaveShareEpisode pageFlying in the U.S. is still exceptionally safe, but the system relies on outdated tech and is under tremendous strain. Six experts tell us how it got this way and how it can (maybe) be fixed. (Part one of a two-part series.)Related39:34Control Malfunctions & Flight Instrument Anomalies, by Captain Warren VanderBurgh.flightcrewguide.com153k views • 12 years ago11:33[REAL ATC] Air Astana has SERIOUS FLIGHT CONTROL ISSUES!VASAviation -928k views • 7 years ago