FAA to cut US airspace capacity amid controller shortages

By Jon Hemmerdinger2025-11-05T23:23:00

The Federal Aviation Administration will implement a 10% capacity reduction at 40 high-traffic US airports from 7 November, citing safety concerns over air traffic controller shortages caused by the ongoing government shutdown.

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