government shutdown

Air traffic operations continue under lapse plan as partial government shutdown enters first weekday.

House lawmakers unveiled a government spending package that would raise the FAA’s budget to $22.2 billion in FY 2026,

Agency chief tells senators lapse in pay drove departures of ATC trainees despite academy remaining open.

Senator says current plan excludes most shutdown staff.

776 air traffic personnel with perfect attendance will receive $10k shutdown bonus payments by early December.

Witnesses describe shutdown-induced safety pressures, workforce concerns and certification delays.

Testimony during aviation hearing to urge lawmakers to protect FAA operations during future funding lapses.

Poll seeks your take on what lawmakers most need to focus on when aviation leaders testify about the shutdown’s effects on aviation later this week.

Normal NAS operations resumed Monday morning after the Emergency Order ended.

Senate subcommittee to review shutdown effects on air traffic, airline operations and workforce.