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FAA reports O'Hare Airport faced 41-minute delays due to the shutdown-induced air traffic controller shortage.
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2 rural airports in Arizona could lose federal funding soon if government shutdown continues
Prescott and Show Low Regional are just two of more than 100 airports nationwide that could lose funding Sunday, from the Federal Aviation Administration.
A union representing air traffic controllers, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, told The Associated Press that staffing problems could worsen as the shutdown persists.
The Essential Air Service, which provides funding for rural airline routes, serves communities across all 50 states and Puerto Rico, according to the Transportation Department.
The $6.7 million grant was earmarked for the Indianapolis International Airport in 2023 under the Biden administration. IND never received the money.
The facility also supports students from flight schools and Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) schools nearby, helping them access certification exams.
The Federal Aviation Administration is reporting flight delays at multiple airports due to staffing shortages amid the government shutdown. What you need to know.
The Federal Aviation Administration is again reporting short staffing at air traffic control operations as the government shutdown enters its eighth day.
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