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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 O’Hare, causing…
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 at DFW…
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 airport reopened…
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 major airports,…
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 to manage…
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 commercial service.…
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 apply for…
Record One-Day Flight Cancellations Hit 2,800 as Shutdown Lingers
A sixth-week government shutdown led the FAA to cut traffic rates on November 9, 2025, producing over 2,800 cancellations and…