O’Hare Implements Ground Delay Program Amid FAA Staffing Shortages
Severe controller shortages amid a 41-day government shutdown forced the FAA to activate a ground delay program at…
Articles by & updated by Jim Grey
Eurocontrol Urges Expanded Use of CPDLC Text Messaging in ATC
Eurocontrol urged faster adoption of CPDLC on November 6, 2025, arguing text clearances cut errors, save time, and…
NTSB Final Report: Improper Maintenance Caused AA 737 Runway Overrun
NTSB found improper maintenance—reversed right brake lines and swapped left wheel-speed wiring—caused autobrake disarm and a runway overrun…
FAA Closes Western DFW Side Amid Shutdown Staffing Shortage
On November 9, 2025, FAA closed DFW's west side due to controller shortages amid the government shutdown. The…
FAA Bans Private Jets at 12 Major US Airports Over Staffing Shortages
Facing an air traffic controller shortage worsened by the government shutdown, the FAA barred private jets from 12…
Post-Shutdown Flight Cancellations Persist as Staffing Strains Mount
A prolonged government shutdown led the FAA to mandate phased flight cuts at 40 major hubs, reducing schedules…
FAA Orders Phoenix Sky Harbor Closure; Commercial Flights Continue Under Limits
A limited FAA closure at Phoenix Sky Harbor (10 p.m. Nov 9–5 p.m. Nov 10, 2025) allowed restricted…
Air Traffic Controller Pay in 2025: Realistic Salaries and Overtime
Controller pay varies by facility, experience, and shift premiums. Federal median was $144,580 in May 2024; base bands…
American Airlines Faces Ongoing Cancellations as Shutdown Persists
American canceled about 220 flights as FAA-ordered 10% cuts at 40 airports strained schedules. Waivers and automatic refunds…