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FAA Limiting Private Flights at 12 Major Airports: Aviation Group

At midnight Sunday, the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a temporary halt to nonscheduled private-jet operations at 12 airports including Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport , with the National Business Aviation Association saying the ban expires on Dec. 31.
Air traffic controller shortages forced the Federal Aviation Administration to cut flights last week at 40 major airports after controllers went unpaid since October 1.
The NBAA said the ban at ORD, DFW, DEN, BOS, IAH, ATL, JFK, LAX, EWR, PHX, DCA, and SEA 'disproportionately' hits general aviation supporting over 1 million jobs and $340 billion, with limited exceptions.
Travel providers reported thousands of cancellations and delays, noting more than 2,800 cancellations and over 10,000 delays on Sunday and phased commercial cuts rising from 4% to 10% by Friday.
Senators took a first step Sunday to advance a funding bill that could end the shutdown and restore pay, but normal service will take time due to outdated systems and a 3,000 air traffic controller shortage.

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