Tag: Federal Aviation Administration
FAA urges lawmakers to reopen the government amid staffing shortages
Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Federal Aviation Administration officials on Friday night urged Congress to approve government funding as…
Airports Crippled Across U.S. Amid ‘Surge’ In Air Traffic Controller Callouts
Air travel across the U.S. has continued to experience severe delays as a “surge” of unpaid air traffic…
Air traffic control absences surge, hitting almost half of major US airports
By David Shepardson and Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON (Reuters) -Nearly 50% of the 30 busiest U.S. airports faced shortages of…
FAA warns of ‘surge’ in air traffic controllers calling out of work
The Federal Aviation Administration late Friday warned that a “surge” in air traffic controller absences is causing “widespread…
At least 15 people hospitalized after JetBlue flight drops altitude and forces emergency landing in Florida, officials say
At least 15 people were taken to a hospital after a drop in altitude on a JetBlue flight…
Alaska Airlines grounds all flights nationwide due to tech outage
All Alaska Airlines flights were suspended Thursday night due to a tech outage.The airline said in a statement…
US warns flight disruptions may increase as shutdown drags on
By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Republican leaders in Congress on Thursday warned that…
Judge halts Trump’s planned layoffs of federal workers during government shutdown, calling them unlawful
A federal judge in San Francisco has ordered the Trump administration to immediately halt its efforts to lay…
Helicopter Crash Before ‘Cars ’N Copters’ Event in California Injures 5, Show Continues On
Five people were injured when a helicopter spiraled out of control and crashed into a palm tree as…
Ground stop ordered at Phoenix Sky Harbor as rain hits Arizona
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a ground stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport because of rainy weather…
FAA delays flights for third day as government shutdown continues
By David ShepardsonBALTIMORE (Reuters) -The Federal Aviation Administration delayed flights for a third straight day on Wednesday at…
US airlines say it is ‘imperative’ FAA get quick wins in air traffic overhaul
By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON (Reuters) -A group representing major U.S. airlines said it is imperative the Federal Aviation Administration…