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Ground delays issued amid shortage of air controllers

Ground delays issued amid shortage of air controllers as shutdown continues

A ground delay was issued Thursday evening for Orlando MCO — the state's busiest airport — with departures to the airport delayed an average of 2.7 hours due to staffing issues.

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Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month mark

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Flights delayed as shutdown leads to shortage of air traffic controllers

Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 1d

Atlanta’s air traffic controllers juggle flights and side hustles amid shutdown

Air traffic controllers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport say they’re being pushed to the brink as the government shutdown stretches on.

New York Sun · 1d

Nation’s Aviation System Falters as Air Traffic Controllers Grow Weary of Unpaid Work

WFAE · 1d

'It's horrible': Air traffic controllers under mounting pressure as shutdown drags on

4don MSN

Flights to Dallas delayed due to staffing shortage, aviation authorities say

Flights to DFW International Airport are delayed about 18 minutes, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

3don MSN

FAA warns of possible ground stop at Houston airports as shutdown drags on

The FAA says Houston’s airports could face ground delays after 4 p.m. as air traffic controllers miss their first full paycheck of the government shutdown.

ABC13 Houston on MSN

Aviation experts warn public to be prepared for ground stops amid government shutdown

After ground stops were issued at both Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports on Tuesday, some fliers told ABC13 they are bracing themselves for the possibility of delays.

Why Houston airports keep seeing so many ground stops

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expects some additional ground stops at Bush and Hobby airports on Friday afternoon. On Thursday, the Houston Chronicle reported ground stops at both airports due to staffing issues and construction delays. Similar ground stops were issued again on Tuesday at both airports.

Hackaday

Tailwheel Trainer Go-Cart To Avoid Wrecked Planes

Taildraggers remain a popular configuration for small aircraft, but they come with a significant risk during ground handling: ground loops. If the tail gets too far off course, it can swing around completely, often damaging or destroying aircraft if a wing ...