US EditionGovernment Shutdown Puts Renewed Spotlight on the Cracks in the US Aviation System
The shutdown worsens a 3,000-controller shortage and causes flight delays averaging 2.5 hours, while outdated FAA technology strains the national aviation system.
- Since the shutdown began on October 1, the Federal Aviation Administration has reported controller shortages at various U.S. airports.
- Flight delays have affected multiple cities, including Nashville and Dallas, as reported by the Federal Aviation Administration.
- There has been an increase in unscheduled absences among security screeners, raising concerns about longer lines at security checkpoints.
- Experts and union leaders warn that the aviation system's issues are worsening due to chronic understaffing and outdated technology.
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A surprising message came on the radio from an air traffic control tower near Los Angeles less than a week after the closure of the federal government: "The tower is closed due to a lack of personnel." Without enough air traffic controllers to guide the planes inside and outside Hollywood Burbank Airport, the tower was inactive for almost six hours on October 6, allowing the pilots to coordinate their movements among themselves. Flight delays av…
The Government Shutdown Is Putting a Renewed Spotlight on the Cracks in the US Aviation System
A startling message came over the radio from an air traffic control tower near Los Angeles less than a week into the federal government shutdown: “The tower is closed due to staffing.”
Government shutdown is putting renewed spotlight on the cracks in US aviation system
A startling message came over the radio from an air traffic control tower near Los Angeles less than a week into the federal government shutdown: “The tower is closed due to staffing.”
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