Transportation Secretary Pitches Additional $30 Billion for ATC Upgrades
The new ask would bring BNATCs program spending to $42.5 billion, more than $10 billion over initial estimates.
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Flights Resume After ATC Outage, But Delays Expected to Linger
A severed telecom line was repaired Monday evening.
Controller Prevents Conflict Between American Jets Sharing Same Callsign
One flight was arriving from Chicago O’Hare, while the other was departing for O’Hare.
Memo: FAA Denied Request to Reduce Arrivals Before Fatal Potomac Collision
Air traffic controllers who raised concerns about Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were allegedly told the matter was ‘too political’ to address.
Shutdown Ends, But What Does That Mean For Flights?
The FAA froze mandatory air traffic reductions at 6% on Wednesday.
Airlines Cut Flights Through Mid-Week
The FAA’s mandatory 4% air traffic reduction will grow to 6% on Tuesday.
Airlines Press for End to Government Shutdown
The carriers cited the growing strain on unpaid air traffic controllers, TSA agents, and customs officials.
Southwest Tells Workers to ‘Remain Vigilant’ Amid Government Shutdown Uncertainty
The carrier said it has not faced major disruptions to its operations.
CEO: Delta Not Seeing Effects From Government Shutdown
But Ed Bastian said that could change if the current political deadlock drags on.
