Federal Aviation Administration

‘You must leave the country now’: Trump delivers blunt ultimatum to Maduro on call; US-Venezuela tensions flare

US President Donald Trump delivered a blunt ultimatum to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during a recent phone call, telling him, “You can save yourself and those closest to you, but you must leave the country now,” according to the Miami Herald.The United States reportedly offered safe passage for Maduro, his wife Cilia Flores, and their […]

US govt shutdown impact: Air traffic controllers unpaid, flights delayed; staffing crunch hits key airports

The US government shutdown has entered its second month, disrupting several sectors and heavily impacting the nation’s air travel industry. Airports across the country continue to face massive delays amid a growing shortage of air traffic controllers, many of whom have now missed their first full paycheck.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Friday that nearly […]

Atlanta airport chaos: Hartsfield-Jackson ATC tower evacuated after fire alarm, gas smell; flights delayed

The air traffic control tower at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was temporarily evacuated Friday night after a fire alarm and the smell of gas were reported, the Federal Aviation Administration said. During the evacuation, controllers declared “ATC Zero,” halting all tower air traffic services and prompting a ground stop for incoming flights. Some planes in […]

US shutdown: Burbank Airport unmanned for hours; ground delays expected at major US airports

Representative photo (AP) The Federal Aviation Administration warned that Hollywood Burbank Airport in California will be without air traffic controllers for several hours on Monday evening, as the government shutdown leaves many airport staff working without pay.The staffing shortage was scheduled to begin at 4.15 pm and continue until approximately 10.00 pm (local time).Air traffic […]

‘Can’t even buy parts on eBay’: US transport secretary Sean Duffy flags deepening crisis in US air traffic control system

File photo: US transportation secretary Sean Duffy (Picture credit: AP) US transportation secretary Sean Duffy has warned of a “crisis” in America’s air traffic control system, which is grappling with outdated equipment, severe staffing shortages and a series of high-profile failures, including deadly accidents and repeated outages.Speaking before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Thursday, Duffy […]

Newark airport faces disruption after United Airlines cuts 35 daily flights

Travellers using Newark Liberty International Airport faced significant delays and cancellations on Saturday owing to air traffic controller shortages, an issue the Trump administration has committed to resolve.The New York City-adjacent airport experienced continuous disruptions throughout the week. United Airlines reduced 35 daily flights from its Newark schedule beginning Saturday, citing the Federal Aviation Administration‘s […]

2 Planes Abort Landings as Army Helicopter Flies Near D.C. Airport

Federal transportation safety officials were investigating on Friday after two commercial flights aborted landings because an Army helicopter had entered the airspace around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, where helicopter traffic has been restricted since a fatal collision in January. Air traffic controllers instructed Delta Air Lines Flight 1671 and Republic Airways Flight 5825 to […]