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- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will launch a recruitment campaign targeting video game players to address a shortage of air traffic controllers, announced by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
- The FAA's hiring window opens on April 17 and aims to accept 8,000 applicants.
- Current staffing is about 11,000 controllers, while the FAA needs 14,600 to be fully staffed.
- The agency is investing in technology upgrades to improve air traffic control systems.
