Lawmakers struck a deal on Monday that would give the FAA more money to hire air traffic controllers and install new runway technology. They are hoping this is a solution to several recent close calls the U.S. has seen including one at JFK airport. Aviation expert Mike Canders weighed in on what is behind the alarming incidents and plans to prevent them.

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