FAA Staffing Shortages and Delays Worsen Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown
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The FAA is experiencing staffing shortages at air traffic control facilities due to the ongoing government shutdown, leading to delays and operational challenges across multiple airports, with controllers working unpaid and facing increased sick calls, highlighting the fragile state of the air traffic system.
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- Government shutdown hits air travel, closing a control tower and causing delays across the country CNN
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