Thousands at the FAA are getting furloughed, but none will be air traffic controllers. Field training and hiring for more controllers won’t be interrupted as well, according to the latest Department of Transportation shutdown contingency plan. But air traffic controllers will still be facing difficulties.

The air traffic controller who caught the potential disaster is one of 30 certified professionals employed at Nashville airport's tower. Amid a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers, that number has not kept pace with the airport's surging passenger traffic.

Staffing shortages led to more flight delays at airports across the U.S. as the federal government shutdown stretched into a seventh day.

Cracks in the air travel system are widening, as air traffic controllers bear the strain of an understaffed system and no pay until the government shutdown ends.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Nathan Mencke can recall every detail of November 3rd, 2024. “In the moment, probably the most terrifying thing I’ve ever experienced,” says Mencke. A Cessna 177 Cardinal pilot became disoriented while flying in instrument ...

As Nashville International Airport works through lingering flight delays from this week’s air traffic controller callouts, pilots say passengers have little rea

As the country nears its second week without funding, only programs deemed essential for protecting life and property have remained operational.