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Pentagon and FAA to conduct anti-drone laser tests after earlier use closed Texas airspace twice
The Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration agreed to conduct anti-drone laser tests in New Mexico after the military’s deployment…
Air traffic still runs on floppy discs in places, so the FAA just picked 2 companies for a $26 billion radar overhaul
The federal government has picked two companies to replace 612 radar systems nationwide that date back to the 1980s as…
Even the Pope couldn’t avoid the Airbus software fix that disrupted flights across the world
Airlines around the world reported short-term disruptions heading into the weekend as they fixed software on a widely used commercial…
Worried your flight will be canceled? Here’s what to know about refunds and how to deal with airlines
If you have upcoming travel plans anytime soon, you might notice fewer options on the airport’s departure board. Airlines are…
Transportation chief rules out air travel for many Americans this Thanksgiving unless shutdown ends as flights are ‘reduced to a trickle’
While many Americans are bracing for delays and alternates routes to get around canceled flights, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said…
American Airlines CEO says the government shutdown is impacting holiday travel bookings: ‘Nobody wants to put up with hassle’
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history enters its 39th day on Saturday as the Senate extends negotiations into the…
Frontier’s CEO on air travel reductions: Buy a second plane ticket from competitors if you ‘don’t want to be stranded’
The Trump administration announced air traffic reductions of 10% will take effect next week at 40 major airports, and Frontier…
Transportation secretary says he doesn’t plan to fire air traffic controllers who don’t show up for work during shutdown
Flight delays continued at U.S. airports Sunday amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown entered its second month, with Newark…
FAA says nearly half of major air traffic control facilities are now experiencing staffing shortages as shutdown drags on
Travel delays were adding up at airports across the U.S. on Friday as the government shutdown drags on, putting even…
More flight disruptions are hitting airports across the country due to a shortage of air traffic controllers, who aren’t getting paid
A shortage of air traffic controllers caused more flight disruptions Monday around the country as controllers braced for their first full missing…












