What to know about the nationwide FAA-mandated flight reductions

American Airlines said that the 4% reduction will mean 220 canceled flights per day. The vast majority of impacted American Airlines flights are regional, and there’ll be no impact to international flights including Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean, CEO David Seymour said in a letter to employees. Further hub-to-hub routes impact will be minimized.

FAA Says Cause of UPS Jet’s Engine, Pylon Detachment Under Probe

The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft on concerns the engines and its structural wing components could fail as investigations continue into the deadly United Parcel Service Inc.

Is McGhee Tyson experiencing FAA flight cancellations? What Knoxville passengers must know

McGhee Tyson, the fastest-growing major airport in the United States last year, is not on the FAA's list of airports that will reduce flights. However, that doesn't mean Knoxville passengers are immune to the increasing flight cancellations.

What to know if your travel plans are impacted by the FAA’s flight cancellations

Travelers with upcoming travel plans can expect to see fewer flights to many major U.S. cities. The Federal Aviation Administration reduced traffic across 40 airports starting Friday to ease the load on the nation’s air traffic controllers.

Colorado lawmakers ask FAA to approve plan to pay Denver air traffic controllers

The ongoing shutdown means that air traffic controllers at Denver International Airport have been working without pay, with many taking second jobs to try to make ends meet. Now, Colorado lawmakers are pushing for the Federal Aviation Administration to approve the airport's emergency waiver that would allow its air traffic controllers to be paid during the shutdown.

Flight disruptions continue at PHL amid FAA’s reduction mandate

Reducing the number of flights nationwide is intended to relieve some pressure on air traffic controllers and maintain safe air travel. Most controllers are working mandatory overtime six days a week during the shutdown without pay, and some are taking second jobs to pay their bills, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association has said.
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Blue Origin seeking exemption from FAA order restricting commercial launches

Blue Origin says it is working with the government to secure additional launch opportunities for the upcoming New Glenn launch of a NASA Mars mission.

FAA flight reductions: How United, Southwest, Delta, and American are responding

Airlines are reducing flights starting Friday under a new FAA directive. Here’s how United, Southwest and American are handling it.
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