FAA Academy in OKC remains open during shutdown, but its effects are still felt

The federal government shutdown is impacting the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, where air traffic control training is crucial to addressing a national shortage.
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A day in the life of Airmen: Civic leaders get in-depth look at Maxwell AFB's mission

Local community leaders and Honorary Commanders from the River Region experienced a day in the life of Airmen at Maxwell Air Force Base, gaining a new appreciation for the base's vital role in ...

Air traffic control staffing problems continue to cause delays as shutdown drags on

The Federal Aviation Administration reported a growing number of their facilities are short-staffed on Friday, including some which have caused delays for travelers.

US could fire air traffic controllers who fail to work as delays continue

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on Thursday that the government could dismiss air traffic controllers who ...

Could air traffic controllers help end the government shutdown?

Air traffic controllers, who are required to work without pay during the shutdown, are credited with helping end the most recent shutdown in 2019, when a series of absences snarled flights and ...

Air traffic controllers who duck unpaid work during the gov’t shutdown could be fired, Duffy warns

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he understands the frustrations and worries of air traffic controllers who have to work without a paycheck during the government shutdown, but he and the union ...

DOT chief threatens to fire air traffic controllers who skip work

The Trump administration has also threatened to lay off thousands of federal employees at other agencies if Congress doesn’t ...