The impact of the federal government shutdown on the air traffic control system in the United States could linger on well beyond the reopening of the government. From safety redundancies and ...

Air traffic controller shortages tied to the ongoing government shutdown caused hour-long flight delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Monday, with federal officials warning disruptions ...

The FAA is lifting all commercial flight restrictions at 40 major U.S. airports. The restrictions were put in place due to air traffic control safety concerns during the government shutdown. The ...

Scott Turner used to jump out of airplanes. A skydiver in his youth, Turner cultivated a passion for air travel early. These ...

Air traffic controller staffing shortages worsened over the weekend as the nation’s government shutdown hit its fourth week, leading to delays and anxiety, and experts say it won’t get better until ...

"I think by opening up air traffic control, we get more entrepreneurs in and more innovation," said Chris Edwards.

A government shutdown has forced air traffic controllers and TSA officers to work without pay. Officials state that air travel remains safe, but staffing shortages could lead to more flight delays and ...

Multiple air traffic controllers have told Forbes they expect large numbers of colleagues to quit their jobs in the coming days—which will compound the pressure on remaining controllers during the ...

With air traffic controllers in the news lately, NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Emily Hanoka, a former controller who retired earlier this year, about the stresses and sacrifices involved in the work.