As the January 30th funding deadline looms, Congress is working to finalize a comprehensive budget package that would give the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) its largest funding increase in years. The proposal comes at a critical moment for an agency …
Unpaid Controllers, Rising Delays: The Shutdown’s Toll on Aviation
The federal government shutdown strain on air traffic controllers is evident as they perform essential work without pay, while rising sick calls, reduced support, and cascading delays cut capacity at busy hubs. Controllers remain at safety critical positions without regular …
Government Shutdown Impacts NATCA Members
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is the safest, most efficient and complex airspace system in the world. Because of this, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires stable and predictable support for air traffic control services, but the longest …



