FAA cuts to air traffic begins Friday as government shutdown continues

The Federal Aviation Administration is cutting flights at 40 U.S. airports beginning Friday, Nov. 7, as air traffic ...

The FAA's air traffic reductions are taking effect. Here's what to know

Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights to comply with the FAA's order. But there are still questions about the plan, which the agency says will keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.
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Sean Duffy Announces Air Traffic Control Plan

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announces a new air traffic control infrastructure plan, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) A man with short hair who's ...
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The quietly powerful group keeping US air traffic control privatization grounded

Air traffic control continues to be an issue during the ongoing government shutdown, with the FAA announcing a reduction in ...
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FAA Expedites Much-Needed Air Traffic Control Upgrades. Which Companies Will Provide The Tech?

The Newark airport's air traffic control dilemma lit up when radar screens went dark in early May. Air traffic controllers lost radio contact with pilots. Some were reportedly so unnerved they ...

Understanding ground stops: What they mean for flights and your travel plans

As the fourth week of the federal shutdown closed, Charlotte and other airports called for a ground stop to ease pressure on ...
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Duffy: No plans to privatize air traffic controllers

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Wednesday said he is not looking to privatize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or its air traffic controllers, an idea floated by President Trump ...
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Former air traffic controller warns of crisis, FAA reverses COS plans during KRDO13 investigation

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- "An accident waiting to happen," and "a deadly crash is inevitable" -- just two of the recent dire warnings from burned-out air traffic controllers. And now, during ...
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NextGen air traffic control plan moves ahead despite uncertain funding forecast

The Federal Aviation Administration is riding a wave of momentum toward meeting its midterm vision for the NextGen National AirSpace System, but it also faces many technical, programmatic and ...
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Get the Facts: Air traffic control staffing shortfalls existed prior to government shutdown

As the federal government entered the second week of a shutdown, staffing shortages among air traffic controllers began impacting travel.But even before the shutdown began on Oct. 1, a shortage of ...