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The FAA has begun cutting flights by up to 10 percent at 40 major U.S. airports as the federal shutdown stretches into its fifth week, with more than 900
The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft on concerns the engines and its structural wing components could fail as investigations continue into the deadly United Parcel Service Inc.
The FAA plans to reduce air traffic by 10% at busy airports. And, a federal judge orders the Trump administration to fully restore SNAP food benefits by today, which it plans to appeal.
The Federal Aviation Administration says it plans to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.
The federal government is ordering flight cuts at 40 major airports because of the shutdown – but it’s flyers in places like Pensacola, Florida; Moline, Illinois; Waco, Texas; and Shreveport, Louisiana who will have it the hardest.
Colorado lawmakers are pushing for the Federal Aviation Administration to approve Denver International Airport's emergency waiver that would allow air traffic controllers to be paid during the shutdown.
San Francisco International Airport was among the major U.S. air-travel hubs to face cancellations as the federal government places limits on air travel.
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted type certification to Textron Aviation's Cessna Citation Ascend, an updated variant of the manufacturer's 12-passenger midsize business jet featuring enhanced avionics and improved performance capabilities.