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The Latest: Dozens of airports will see flight cuts due to the government shutdown

According to a list distributed to the airlines and obtained by The Associated Press, airports in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago along with hubs across the U.S. are among the 40 that will see flights cut starting Friday due to the government shutdown

The Independent UK

Major flight cancellations hit airports as Trump administration cuts services over government shutdown

By late Thursday over 800 flights within and in and out of the U.S. had already been canceled for Friday

The Independent UK

FAA readies to list airports getting reduced flights during the government shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to list where it plans to scale back flights by 10% starting Friday

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FAA cuts airline traffic in 40 markets over shutdown as Americans already face uncertainty over holiday travel plans

Transport Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday that the action would be taken to at ‘high-volume’ airports in order to maintain safety and that the decision ‘had not been taken lightly’

The Independent UK

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 'high-volume' markets

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown

The Independent UK

More than 10,000 US flights affected by the shutdown. Here's what travellers need to know

The last time the US closed parts of its air space was in the wake of the 11 September 2001 attacks.

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UPS Cargo Plane Crashes Near Louisville Airport, Shelter-In-Place Order Issued Amid Fire And Debris

A United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:UPS) cargo plane has reportedly crashed shortly after departing from Louisville, Ky., as confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration. The incident took place after 5 p.m. local time on Tuesday.

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Texas airports see major delays, long security lines as government shutdown continues

Airports across the country have experienced shortages of air traffic controllers and security workers, who have gone weeks without pay amid the shutdown.

The Texas Tribune

NYC airports all face restrictions as weather and FAA staffing shortages during shutdown leave fliers frustrated

New York City’s JFK Airport was under a ground stop for several hours on Friday

The Independent UK

Air traffic controllers now working for food as shutdown stops paychecks and airlines like United and Delta serve them meals

Federal aviation workers missed their first paycheck this week as the government shutdown steers toward the longest-ever in U.S. history.

The Independent UK

Why Was Newark Airport Grounded? Staffing Issue Halts Flights Amid Government Shutdown

International Business Times UK

US airports report over 20 air traffic controller shortage incidents in one day

Transportation secretary says figure is ‘one of the highest we’ve seen’ since 1 October as shutdown drags on

The Guardian - US

Flights to Los Angeles International Airport halted due to air traffic controller shortage

The Federal Aviation Administration says flights departing for Los Angeles International Airport are being held due to a staffing shortage at a Southern California air traffic facility

The Independent UK

Over 4,000 flights delayed across US as FAA deals with staffing shortage amid shutdown

A total of 4,445 flights within, into, or out of America had been affected as of Monday afternoon, according to flight-tracking site FlightAware

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FAA allows Boeing to increase 737 Max production nearly two years after door plug flew off plane

The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it will allow Boeing to produce more 737 Max airplanes by increasing the limit it imposed after a door plug flew off an Alaska Airlines jet that the company built

Benzinga

Sean Duffy Warns Air Traffic Controllers Against Calling In Sick During Shutdown

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned air traffic controllers this week that if they call in sick instead of working without pay during the government shutdown, they could face termination, even though the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is already facing a serious staff shortage.

The Mary Sue

Woman says Los Angeles residents can file a claim against Delta airlines over this jet fuel incident. Here’s how you can see if you’re eligible for compensation

After a 2020 incident where a Delta flight dumped jet fuel on Los Angeles residents in an emergency, the airline must pay over $78 million in damages. One woman shares how those impacted can get their money.

The Guardian - US

No air traffic control crew at busy LA airport amid government shutdown staffing crunch

Air traffic to the Hollywood Burbank airport would be remotely managed for six hours on Monday night causing delays for travellers

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FAA seeks $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, 2024 midair panel blowout

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, including an incident in January last year where an Alaska Airlines jetliner lost a door plug panel on its fuselage in midflight

The Independent UK

Night vision goggles may have hindered helicopter pilots before DC jet collision that killed 67, experts say

Friday saw the final day of public testimony to the National Transportation Safety Board over the fatal midair crash – which occurred almost exactly six months ago in February

The Guardian - US

One injured after plane in Denver aborts takeoff due to ‘landing gear incident’

One person injured after a ‘possible landing gear incident’ hit American Airlines, the Federal Aviation Administration says

The Independent UK

Southwest Airlines flight headed to Las Vegas takes dramatic plunge in response to nearby aircraft

A Southwest Airline jet heading to Las Vegas from Southern California took a dramatic plunge shortly after takeoff Friday in response to an alert about a nearby plane, injuring two flight attendants, authorities and passengers said

Roll Call

Hill looks to boost safety of military flights near airports - Roll Call

House defense authorization bill would largely forbid military helicopter training flights within a 30-mile radius of DCA.

Fortune

Scott Bessent turns up the heat on the Fed, demands probe as Powell’s future hangs in balance

"What we need to do is examine the entire Federal Reserve institution and whether they have been successful," Bessent told CNBC's Squawk Box.

The Independent UK

Security experts are ‘losing their minds’ over Trump’s latest plan to solve FAA staffing crisis

The Federal Aviation Administration is examining plan to hire air traffic controllers from overseas, report says

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