FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remain

The agency says the current mandatory 6% flight cuts are being downgraded to 3% even though the record 43-day shutdown ended ...
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FAA eases commercial flight restrictions after shutdown strain, but some limits remain

The agency says the current mandatory 6% flight cuts are being downgraded to 3% even though the record 43-day shutdown ended ...

Deeper airline problems exacerbated by record-long shutdown

The government shutdown may have ended but problems that were already plaguing U.S. airports and airlines before the 43-day lapse in funding are far from over. “Airlines cannot flip a switch and ...

US Senate to hold hearing on government shutdown impact on aviation safety

A U.S. Senate subcommittee will hold a hearing next Wednesday on the impact of the government shutdown on aviation safety ...

Cessna Citation Ascend Achieves FAA Certification, Bringing Advanced Features to the Most Popular Midsize Business Jet Family

The Cessna Citation Ascend , designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc. , a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, achieved a major milestone Wednesday, November 5, as the Feder ...

FAA workers grapple with possible shutdown deal as officials try to navigate upcoming holiday travel rush

Atlanta mom Amanda James’ heart shattered when her soon-to-be 11-year-old uttered the words: “Mom, I don’t have to have a birthday party this year.” ...

Amid new FAA restraints, SpaceX goes for record launch

The government shutdown's strain on air traffic control has not only led to limitations on airlines, but spaceflight too.