California drops lawsuit seeking to reinstate federal funding for the state's bullet train
Read full article: California drops lawsuit seeking to reinstate federal funding for the state's bullet trainCalifornia has dropped a lawsuit officials filed against the Trump administration over the federal government's withdrawing of $4 billion for the state's long-delayed high-speed rail project.
Colorado faces $24M federal funding cut over illegal commercial driver's licenses
Read full article: Colorado faces $24M federal funding cut over illegal commercial driver's licensesThe head of the U.S. Department of Transportation is calling out Colorado for its slow response to what he describes as major violations of federal commercial driver’s license regulations.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's daughter calls TSA 'unconstitutional' after pat-down
Read full article: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's daughter calls TSA 'unconstitutional' after pat-downU.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's daughter says she had an "absurdly invasive" pat-down at an airport security checkpoint on Thursday.
FAA head vows to maintain safety measures implemented after tragic DC plane crash
Read full article: FAA head vows to maintain safety measures implemented after tragic DC plane crashThe head of the Federal Aviation Administration says he won’t forget the 67 people who died when an airliner collided with an Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., in January.
States sue Trump administration again over billions in withheld electric vehicle charging funds
Read full article: States sue Trump administration again over billions in withheld electric vehicle charging fundsSixteen states and the District of Columbia are suing President Donald Trump’s administration for what they say is unlawfully withholding billions of dollars in funding for two electric vehicle charging programs.
Sen. Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved soon to prevent another midair collision
Read full article: Sen. Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved soon to prevent another midair collisionRepublican Sen. Ted Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved before government funding runs out at the end of next month to prevent another midair collision like the one near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people in January.
Problems with commercial driver's licenses for immigrants found in 8 states so far
Read full article: Problems with commercial driver's licenses for immigrants found in 8 states so farThe federal government’s crackdown on commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants has now found problems in eight states in the wake of several deadly crashes.
New York is the 8th state found to have improperly issued commercial driver's licenses to immigrants
Read full article: New York is the 8th state found to have improperly issued commercial driver's licenses to immigrantsThe federal government continues to find states improperly issuing commercial driver’s licenses to immigrants that remain valid after their authorization to be in the country expires, putting millions of dollars of funding at risk.
Senator says FAA administrator failed to sell multimillion-dollar airline stake as promised
Read full article: Senator says FAA administrator failed to sell multimillion-dollar airline stake as promisedA Democratic Senator says the head of the Federal Aviation Administration has not sold off his multimillion-dollar stake in the airline he led since 1999 despite a promise to do so as part of his ethics agreement.
FAA launches investigation into US airlines over flight cuts ordered during the shutdown
Read full article: FAA launches investigation into US airlines over flight cuts ordered during the shutdownThe Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into whether U.S. airlines complied with an emergency order to cut flights at 40 major airports during the recent government shutdown.
Billionaire spacewalker is back before the Senate seeking NASA's top job
Read full article: Billionaire spacewalker is back before the Senate seeking NASA's top jobBillionaire spacewalker Jared Isaacman is back before the Senate after being yanked and then renominated by President Donald Trump for NASA's top job.
Crackdown on trucking schools shouldn't disrupt industry. But scrutiny on immigrant drivers might
Read full article: Crackdown on trucking schools shouldn't disrupt industry. But scrutiny on immigrant drivers mightEverything the Trump administration has done this year to strengthen and enforce the standards for truck drivers and the schools that train them after several deadly crashes may cause problems for some companies if immigrants continue to flee the profession rather than deal with the harassment and scrutiny.
Trump says he's rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the 'people movers'
Read full article: Trump says he's rebuilding Dulles airport while his administration is fixing the 'people movers'President Donald Trump has announced plans to reconstruct Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia.
Federal review finds 44% of US trucking schools don’t comply with government rules
Read full article: Federal review finds 44% of US trucking schools don’t comply with government rulesNearly 44% of the 16,000 truck driving programs listed nationwide by the government may be forced to close if they lose their students after a review by the federal Transportation Department found they may not be complying with government requirements.
Thanksgiving travel forecasts point to typically busy airports, roads and trains
Read full article: Thanksgiving travel forecasts point to typically busy airports, roads and trainsPeople with Thanksgiving travel plans may still feel on edge after the U.S. government shutdown that caused widespread flight cancellations and delays.
A new crash test dummy that better resembles women gets key government endorsement
Read full article: A new crash test dummy that better resembles women gets key government endorsementThe U.S. government has released a new crash test dummy design that advocates believe will help make cars safer for women.
FAA gives $10K bonuses only to controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during shutdown
Read full article: FAA gives $10K bonuses only to controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during shutdownThe Federal Aviation Administration says only 776 of the nearly 20,000 air traffic controllers and technicians who had to work without pay during the shutdown will receive bonuses.
Trump administration threatens to withhold $75M from Pennsylvania over immigrant truck drivers
Read full article: Trump administration threatens to withhold $75M from Pennsylvania over immigrant truck driversThe Trump administration has threatened to withhold nearly $75 million in funding if Pennsylvania does not immediately revoke what the administration claims are illegally issued commercial driver’s licenses to immigrants.
Democratic senator accuses Trump of playing politics with aviation safety during shutdown
Read full article: Democratic senator accuses Trump of playing politics with aviation safety during shutdownDemocratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth suggested during a hearing that the Trump administration was playing politics with the aviation system during the shutdown to force an agreement to reopen the government.
FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing commercial airlines to resume their regular schedules
Read full article: FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing commercial airlines to resume their regular schedulesSummary: The Federal Aviation Administration says it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed during the government shutdown at 40 major U.S. airports.
FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remain
Read full article: FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remainThe Federal Aviation Administration is rolling back some of its restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major U.S. airports that have been in place since Nov. 7.
Court blocks new rules limiting which immigrants can get commercial drivers' licenses
Read full article: Court blocks new rules limiting which immigrants can get commercial drivers' licensesThe Transportation Department’s new restrictions that would severely limit which immigrants can get commercial driver’s licenses to drive a semitrailer truck or bus have been put on hold by a federal appeals court.
You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fast
Read full article: You can end a shutdown overnight — but you can’t reopen a government that fastThe longest government shutdown in U.S. history may be officially over, but getting everything back up and running won't happen all at once.
Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once the FAA ends flight cuts
Read full article: Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once the FAA ends flight cutsAirlines are optimistic they can resume normal operations within a few days once the government lifts its order to cut some flights at 40 busy airports, but it’s not clear how quickly that will happen even though the shutdown is over.
FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work
Read full article: FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to workThe Federal Aviation Administration says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work.
California revokes 17,000 commercial driver's licenses for immigrants
Read full article: California revokes 17,000 commercial driver's licenses for immigrantsCalifornia state officials say they plan to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses given to immigrants after discovering the expiration dates went past when the drivers were legally allowed to be in the U.S. The announcement follows harsh criticism from the Trump administration about California and other states granting licenses to people in the country illegally.
There's no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown ends
Read full article: There's no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown endsAirlines have canceled over 9,000 flights across the U.S. since the Federal Aviation Administration ordered flight cuts late last week.
Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House
Read full article: Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the HouseThe Senate has passed legislation to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end after a small group of Democrats struck a deal with Republicans.
While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends
Read full article: While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown endsAir travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends.
US airlines' daily cancellations exceed 2,700 as shutdown impact extends
Read full article: US airlines' daily cancellations exceed 2,700 as shutdown impact extendsU.S. airlines canceled more than 2,700 flights Sunday mostly because of the government shutdown and the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce air traffic.
US airlines cancel more than 2,500 weekend flights largely due to government shutdown
Read full article: US airlines cancel more than 2,500 weekend flights largely due to government shutdownU.S. airlines have canceled more than 2,500 weekend flights mostly because of the government shutdown and the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce air traffic.
US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown order
Read full article: US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown orderAnxious travelers across the U.S. are feeling a bit of relief as airlines have mostly stayed on schedule while gradually cutting flights because of the government shutdown.
US flight cancellations accelerate as airlines comply with government shutdown order
Read full article: US flight cancellations accelerate as airlines comply with government shutdown orderFlight cancellations are accelerating as U.S. airlines comply with a government order to cut flights because of the shutdown.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets. Here’s what we know
Read full article: FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets. Here’s what we knowThe 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.
Trump pressures GOP senators to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever
Read full article: Trump pressures GOP senators to end the government shutdown, now the longest everPresident Donald Trump lashed out at Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever at 36 days.
Trump once again nominates tech space traveler Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator
Read full article: Trump once again nominates tech space traveler Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administratorPresident Donald Trump is nominating Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator after all.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of ‘mass chaos’ in skies if shutdown continues
Read full article: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of ‘mass chaos’ in skies if shutdown continuesTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck.
The Latest: Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings
Read full article: The Latest: Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulingsPresident Donald Trump’s administration said that it will partially fund SNAP after a pair of judges’ rulings required it to keep the food aid program running.
Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats
Read full article: Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by DemocratsThe Trump administration is indicating in court that it will only partially fund the federal food assistance program as the government shutdown reaches into a second month.
Shutdown stalemate set to drag into sixth week as Trump pushes Republicans to change Senate rules
Read full article: Shutdown stalemate set to drag into sixth week as Trump pushes Republicans to change Senate rulesRepublicans and Democrats remained at a stalemate on the government shutdown over the weekend as it headed into its sixth week, with millions of Americans starting to lose food aid benefits and President Donald Trump pushing GOP leaders to change Senate rules to end it.
Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages
Read full article: Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortagesFlight delays are continuing at U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown enters its second month.
Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month mark
Read full article: Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month markContinued staffing shortages in air traffic control facilities are causing delays at airports as the government shutdown nears the one-month mark.
Isolated flight delays may spread as air traffic controllers go without pay during shutdown
Read full article: Isolated flight delays may spread as air traffic controllers go without pay during shutdownAir traffic controllers are missing another paycheck due to the ongoing government shutdown, raising concerns about financial stress affecting their work.
Flight disruptions continue as air traffic controllers brace for their first full missing paychecks
Read full article: Flight disruptions continue as air traffic controllers brace for their first full missing paychecksA shortage of air traffic controllers has caused more flight disruptions at airports across the country.
Transportation secretary says he will pull $160M from California over noncitizen truck licenses
Read full article: Transportation secretary says he will pull $160M from California over noncitizen truck licensesU.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is warning that he is about make good on a threat to revoke millions in federal funds for California because he says the state is illegally issuing commercial driver’s licenses to noncitizens.
Flights to Los Angeles International Airport halted due to air traffic controller shortage
Read full article: Flights to Los Angeles International Airport halted due to air traffic controller shortageThe Federal Aviation Administration says flights departing for Los Angeles International Airport were halted briefly due to a staffing shortage at a Southern California air traffic facility.
Deadly semitrailer crash in California renews federal criticism of immigrant truck drivers
Read full article: Deadly semitrailer crash in California renews federal criticism of immigrant truck driversU.S. Homeland Security officials say a 21-year-old semitruck driver accused of being under the influence of drugs and causing a fiery crash that killed three people on a southern California freeway is in the country illegally.
Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown
Read full article: Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdownThe Senate on Thursday rejected dueling partisan bills to pay federal workers during the government shutdown, with both Republicans and Democrats deflecting blame as many employees are set to miss their first full paycheck at the end of this week.
NASA reopening contract for Artemis moon landing vehicle as SpaceX Starship delays persist
Read full article: NASA reopening contract for Artemis moon landing vehicle as SpaceX Starship delays persistSpaceX’s plan to land NASA astronauts on the moon for Artemis III is on shaky ground after the space agency’s head announced plans to open the $4.4 billion contract to other companies.
Federal government to withhold $40M from California for not enforcing trucker English requirements
Read full article: Federal government to withhold $40M from California for not enforcing trucker English requirementsTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he will withhold $40 million from California because it is the only state that is failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers.
Air traffic controllers who duck unpaid work during the gov’t shutdown could be fired, Duffy warns
Read full article: Air traffic controllers who duck unpaid work during the gov’t shutdown could be fired, Duffy warnsTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he understands the frustrations and worries of air traffic controllers who have to work without a paycheck during the government shutdown, but he and the union that represents controllers are also now emphasizing that calling out sick in protest could cost them their jobs.
Are FAA staffing shortages impacting Orlando International Airport during government shutdown?
Read full article: Are FAA staffing shortages impacting Orlando International Airport during government shutdown?As the federal government shutdown stretches into its second week, the Federal Aviation Administration is reporting staffing shortages at air traffic control towers across the country.
Correction: US-Government Shutdown-Flight Delays story
Read full article: Correction: US-Government Shutdown-Flight Delays storyIn a story published Oct. 7, 2025, about flight delays, The Associated Press erroneously reported the number of federal employees working without pay at the Tampa International Airport during the government shutdown.
Transportation secretary says government shutdown adds stress on air traffic controllers
Read full article: Transportation secretary says government shutdown adds stress on air traffic controllersTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the government shutdown is putting more stress on air traffic controllers who already have an extremely stressful job, as well as threatening a program that small communities rely on to help subsidize airline service.
Social Security Administrator Frank Bisignano is named to the newly created position of IRS CEO
Read full article: Social Security Administrator Frank Bisignano is named to the newly created position of IRS CEOFrank Bisignano has been named CEO of the IRS, adding to his role as Social Security Administration Commissioner.
What to know about the stricter rules coming to noncitizen truck drivers after fatal Florida crash
Read full article: What to know about the stricter rules coming to noncitizen truck drivers after fatal Florida crashIt is now significantly harder for non-U.S. citizens to obtain a commercial driver’s license under new rules the Transportation Department has imposed.
Transportation Department tightens noncitizen truck driver rules after fatal crash in Florida
Read full article: Transportation Department tightens noncitizen truck driver rules after fatal crash in FloridaThe Transportation Department has tightened requirements for noncitizens to get commercial driver's licenses after fatal crashes that officials say were caused by immigrant truck drivers.
Trump administration wants to hand out $2.4 billion it took from California's high-speed railroad
Read full article: Trump administration wants to hand out $2.4 billion it took from California's high-speed railroadThe Trump administration wants to redistribute $2.4 billion it pulled from California’s high-speed rail project to other uses as part of a new $5 billion program to fund rail projects that boost U.S. rail passenger traffic.
US orders Delta and Aeromexico to dissolve their partnership over fairness concerns in Mexico
Read full article: US orders Delta and Aeromexico to dissolve their partnership over fairness concerns in MexicoU.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered Delta and Aeromexico to dissolve their longtime partnership because of his concerns that Mexico isn’t being fair to U.S. airlines.
Charlotte officials under fire after man with long criminal history kills Ukrainian woman on train
Read full article: Charlotte officials under fire after man with long criminal history kills Ukrainian woman on trainCharlotte, North Carolina, officials are facing criticism for failing to keep a man with a history of erratic behavior off the streets before he fatally stabbed a young Ukrainian refugee on a commuter train last month.
Federal government to markedly increase number of inspectors trained to spot rail bridge concerns
Read full article: Federal government to markedly increase number of inspectors trained to spot rail bridge concernsThe Transportation Department is going to train 163 track inspectors to dramatically increase the number of people who know how to spot critical problems with railroad bridges, but the railroads themselves will still be responsible for inspecting their own bridges and the results will still be kept confidential.
Trump admin cancels $679 million for offshore wind projects as attacks on reeling industry continue
Read full article: Trump admin cancels $679 million for offshore wind projects as attacks on reeling industry continueThe Transportation Department has canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore wind projects.
Florida cities race to save rainbow crosswalks as the state’s deadlines for removal loom
Read full article: Florida cities race to save rainbow crosswalks as the state’s deadlines for removal loomFort Lauderdale city leaders have decided to fight the state of Florida’s order to remove rainbow-colored street art, potentially risking millions of dollars in funding.
Trump extends control over Washington by taking management of Union Station away from Amtrak
Read full article: Trump extends control over Washington by taking management of Union Station away from AmtrakPresident Donald Trump’s administration is taking control of Washington's Union Station from Amtrak, marking another federal intervention in the nation's capital.
Trump administration threatens some funding for 3 states for not enforcing trucker English rules
Read full article: Trump administration threatens some funding for 3 states for not enforcing trucker English rulesTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers.
Rainbow crosswalk repainted outside Pulse; Florida troopers seen standing by
Read full article: Rainbow crosswalk repainted outside Pulse; Florida troopers seen standing byPainted over, colored in, and painted over again, what until recently was an approved and undisturbed rainbow crosswalk outside of the former Pulse Nightclub is now black, white, and apparently under supervision.
Rainbow returns to Orlando crosswalk after Florida paints over tribute to Pulse victims
Read full article: Rainbow returns to Orlando crosswalk after Florida paints over tribute to Pulse victimsThe removal of a rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse Nightclub has sparked significant public outcry and has brought attention to the fate of other pieces of street art across Orlando.
California's long-delayed bullet train slated to run in the Central Valley by 2032, report says
Read full article: California's long-delayed bullet train slated to run in the Central Valley by 2032, report saysCalifornia's long-delayed high-speed rail project is slated to be operating in the Central Valley by 2032, according to a report released Friday by the High Speed Rail Authority.
Florida officials sent Orlando a list of crosswalk art to be removed. Pulse wasn’t on it
Read full article: Florida officials sent Orlando a list of crosswalk art to be removed. Pulse wasn’t on itAs the backlash deepens in response to the Florida Department of Transportation’s removal of the rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse Memorial, News 6 has learned that the department has identified nearly 20 other pavement markings that need to be removed.
Rainbow crosswalk near Pulse Nightclub in Orlando removed overnight
Read full article: Rainbow crosswalk near Pulse Nightclub in Orlando removed overnightA rainbow-painted crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub memorial was removed overnight, following a recent directive from the Trump administration.
US government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distances
Read full article: US government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distancesA new federal rule would make it easier for companies to use drones over longer distances out of sight of the operator without having to go through a cumbersome waiver process.
Astronauts launch to the space station after sidelined by Boeing's troubled Starliner
Read full article: Astronauts launch to the space station after sidelined by Boeing's troubled StarlinerFour astronauts are on their way to the International Space Station after being sidelined by Boeing's Starliner trouble and other issues.
Russian and US space chiefs meet to discuss continued cooperation
Read full article: Russian and US space chiefs meet to discuss continued cooperationRussia’s space chief has visited the United States to discuss cooperation between Moscow and Washington on the International Space Station and lunar research with NASA’s acting chief, the first such face-to-face meeting in more than seven years.
NTSB finds Army chopper in fatal midair crash with plane was above altitude limit
Read full article: NTSB finds Army chopper in fatal midair crash with plane was above altitude limitInvestigators have found that a helicopter involved in a deadly crash with a passenger plane over Washington was flying above its height limit.
Close call between a B-52 bomber and a commercial jet over North Dakota puts focus on small airports
Read full article: Close call between a B-52 bomber and a commercial jet over North Dakota puts focus on small airportsThe evasive action an airline pilot took to avoid a B-52 bomber in the skies over North Dakota has focused attention on the way small airport towers are often run by private companies without their own radars.
Trump administration imposes limits on Mexican flights and threatens Delta alliance in trade dispute
Read full article: Trump administration imposes limits on Mexican flights and threatens Delta alliance in trade disputeThe Trump administration has imposed new restrictions on flights from Mexico and threatened to end a longstanding partnership between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico.
Trump administration pulls $4B in federal funding for California's bullet train project
Read full article: Trump administration pulls $4B in federal funding for California's bullet train projectThe Trump administration has revoked $4 billion in federal funding for California's long-delayed high speed rail project.
Who is Sean Duffy? Trump picks Transportation Secretary to serve as interim NASA chief
Read full article: Who is Sean Duffy? Trump picks Transportation Secretary to serve as interim NASA chiefDuffy’s temporary takeover comes as NASA faces a proposed 24% budget cut for fiscal year 2026, which could jeopardize the Artemis program’s goal of returning humans to the moon.
Judge rules Trump administration can't require states to help on immigration to get transport money
Read full article: Judge rules Trump administration can't require states to help on immigration to get transport moneyA federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars in transportation funds from states that don’t agree to participate in some immigration enforcement actions.
Trump is expected to sign a measure blocking California’s nation-leading vehicle emissions rules
Read full article: Trump is expected to sign a measure blocking California’s nation-leading vehicle emissions rulesPresident Donald Trump is expected to sign a measure Thursday that blocks California’s first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.
MetroPlan Orlando backs Casselberry’s ‘Road to Zero’ pedestrian safety project
Read full article: MetroPlan Orlando backs Casselberry’s ‘Road to Zero’ pedestrian safety projectA plan to improve pedestrian safety in Casselberry could take another step forward after an endorsement from MetroPlan Orlando.
Trump’s FAA administrator pick facing tough questions on safety at hearing
Read full article: Trump’s FAA administrator pick facing tough questions on safety at hearingPresident Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration says the air traffic control system needs “massive upgrading” and he will prioritize its modernization if confirmed to the role.
Transportation chief seeks to weaken fuel economy standards, calls Biden-era rule 'illegal'
Read full article: Transportation chief seeks to weaken fuel economy standards, calls Biden-era rule 'illegal'Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says Biden-era fuel economy standards for gas-guzzling cars and trucks are illegal and moved to reverse the rules.
Newark airport runway project wraps up early, so when will flight limits ease?
Read full article: Newark airport runway project wraps up early, so when will flight limits ease?A construction project on one of Newark Liberty International airport’s three main runways wrapped up nearly two weeks early, so the Federal Aviation Administration expects to begin easing flight limits next week.
Air traffic control system must be improved to prevent problems like Newark airport, officials say
Read full article: Air traffic control system must be improved to prevent problems like Newark airport, officials sayThe problems that disrupted flights at New Jersey’s largest airport this spring could be repeated anywhere across the country, so Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is trying to sell Congress on his plan to overhaul the nation’s air traffic control system that will cost “tens of billions.”.
Pentagon lost contact with Army helicopter on flight that caused jets to nix landings at DC airport
Read full article: Pentagon lost contact with Army helicopter on flight that caused jets to nix landings at DC airportThe Army is telling The Associated Press that military air traffic controllers lost contact with an Army helicopter for about 20 seconds as it neared the Pentagon on the flight that caused two commercial jets to abort their landings this month at a Washington airport.