The government shutdown is causing big problems for air travel. Many air traffic control centers are short-staffed. This could lead to more flight delays and cancellations. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spoke about this on ABC News. He said safety is the top priority. Flights will be delayed or canceled if needed to keep people safe. Duffy pointed out a big i...
The aviation industry is in a tough spot. The government shutdown is causing big problems for air traffic controllers. These essential workers are not getting paid, and it's affecting their lives and the economy. Leaders from major airlines are speaking out. They met with Vice President JD Vance to discuss the impact of the shutdown. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby ...
The government shutdown is causing major headaches at airports across the country. Orlando International Airport, one of Florida's busiest, faced significant delays due to a lack of air traffic controllers. Flights were delayed by an average of 2. 7 hours, with the issue expected to last from 10 p. m. to 3 a. m. ET. Earlier in the day, the Federal Aviation Administr...
The U. S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently facing a tough time. They are struggling to manage flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The reason? Not enough air traffic controllers are showing up to work. This is all happening because the government shutdown is now in its 30th day. Flights a...
Houston airports might see big problems soon. The FAA is thinking about stopping flights from taking off or landing after 4 p. m. This is because the government shutdown is now in its 28th day. It's causing issues everywhere, especially in the air. Across the U. S. , flights are already delayed. Over 3, 300 delays happened in just one day. More than 1, 000 of those ...
The ongoing federal shutdown is starting to show its teeth, and the aviation industry is feeling the bite. Air traffic controllers, who are still on the job despite not getting paid, are beginning to call in sick more often. This is causing delays and cancellations, and things might get worse before they get better. On Saturday, there were over 20 instances where th...
A major tech breakdown left thousands of people stuck at airports in the US. The problem started at two big airports in Dallas. A lot of flights were canceled or delayed. This happened because of issues with the telecoms system. The FAA said the system is old and needs updates. They also said that getting permits for new systems is taking too long. The FAA said the ...
The White House has put forward a new name for a key role in aviation safety. John DeLeeuw, a seasoned pilot and safety expert from American Airlines, is set to join the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). He's taking over a spot left empty after the recent dismissal of a previous appointee. The NTSB is a big deal in the world of transportation safety. They...
A recent radar issue at the Swanwick control center caused quite a stir in the UK's air travel scene. On Wednesday, over 150 flights were canceled due to a technical snag that lasted from 4:05 p. m. to 5:10 p. m. This wasn't the first time such a problem occurred, and it's got everyone from authorities to airline bosses asking tough questions. The Transport Secretar...
The small plane crash in San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighborhood left six people dead and eight injured. The incident happened early Thursday morning when a Cessna 550 jet clipped power lines and crashed in thick fog. The plane was supposed to land at Montgomery Gibbs Executive Airport but never made it. The San Diego Medical Examiner released the names of tw...