Aviation issues today

The F A A has struggled to quickly update systems and processes, many of which were put in place decades ago, to keep up with technological advancements and a sharp increase in the number of flights and passengers

The airline industry and a union that represents controllers have said that staffing shortages have led to flight delays and cancellations

Airline executives and union leaders say the air traffic control center in Jacksonville, Fla

, in particular has been overwhelmed by flights

Taken together, the two episodes underscore the fragility of the nation’s aviation system

The F A A

, in particular, has long faced criticism for failing to modernize its technological systems quickly enough and not hiring enough air traffic controllers and safety specialists