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FAA proposes to hire 2,300 air traffic controllers in budget request
The FAA proposes hiring 2,300 air traffic controller trainees to address staffing shortages and improve training amid ongoing retention challenges.
Fatal midair collision in DC result of ‘multitude of errors’, NTSB says
The NTSB says FAA inaction and systemic failures led to a deadly 2025 midair crash near Reagan National Airport that killed 67 people.
FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing airlines to resume regular schedules
The FAA is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed at 40 major airports during the government shutdown.
You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is over — on paper, at least. But getting everything running doesn't happen all at once.
While Trump threatens controllers, flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends
Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends.
BWI among major US airports targeted for shutdown flight cuts
Airports in the Baltimore-Washington region are among 40 of the busiest where flights will be cut due to the government shutdown.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown
The FAA announced that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets to maintain safety during the government shutdown.
A ‘gamble’: Washington area airport travelers worry about shutdown’s impact on flights
Travelers at D.C.-area airports express concern as the government shutdown causes flight delays leaves air traffic controllers unpaid.
Newark airport runway project wraps up early, so when will flight limits ease?
The FAA expects to be able to ease flight limits at Newark's airport next week despite the ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers.
Hotline between military and air traffic controllers in DC hasn’t worked for 3 years
A hotline between military and civilian air traffic controllers in Washington, D.C., hasn't worked for more than three years.
Newark problems, recent crashes put focus on air traffic controller shortage, aging equipment
Chronic delays at New Jersey's largest airport have highlighted FAA air traffic controller shortages and outdated radar systems.
White House proposes overhauling outdated air traffic control system in wake of crashes
The Trump administration proposed an overhaul of the air traffic control system in the wake of deadly plane crashes and technical failures.
