WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Nearly 50% of the 30 busiest U.S. airports faced shortages of air traffic controllers, the Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday, leading to flight delays nationwide as ...

The impact of the federal government shutdown on the air traffic control system in the United States could linger on well beyond the reopening of the government. From safety redundancies and ...

Air traffic controller shortages tied to the ongoing government shutdown caused hour-long flight delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Monday, with federal officials warning disruptions ...

Explore the intricate challenges and stressors faced by air traffic controllers, from staffing shortages to government shutdowns, and their impact on the aviation industry and flying public.

The FAA is lifting all commercial flight restrictions at 40 major U.S. airports. The restrictions were put in place due to air traffic control safety concerns during the government shutdown. The ...

The main entrance to FAA's Fort Worth Air Route Traffic Control Center in Fort Worth is pictured, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. Tom Fox / Staff Photographer Scott Turner used to jump out of airplanes. A ...