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FAA Selects Peraton to Overhaul U.S. Air Traffic Control

Following decades of complaints over airport congestion, technology failures and flight delays, a private contractor will overhaul U.S. ATC.

Travel Officials Address Passage of Govt. Funding Bill

As the shutdown ends, travel officials have a few words for those responsible.

Govt. Says U.S. Aviation Will Shut Down if Danger Rises

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday the administration would shutter U.S. aviation if the shutdown makes flying too risky.

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Ground Delays Hit Multiple U.S. Airports; Airlines Call for ‘Clean CR’ Passage

FAA ground delays tied to the U.S. government shutdown are causing flight disruptions at major airports across the country.

Gov’t Shutdown Continues; Air Traffic Control Worsens

Now hitting the one-month mark, the government shutdown continues to impact air travel safety while threatening federal programs.

Transportation Secretary Warns Shutdown Could Cause More Flight Delays

More flight delays could be on the way as the government shutdown drags on, nearing its 4th week of nationwide disruptions.
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Exclusive: ECA’s Tommy Goodwin on the Government Shutdown

The Exhibition and Conferences Alliance’s Tommy Goodwin explains the potential fallout of the government shutdown for the industry.

Fear of Flying: Do You Have It?

Is it still safe to fly? A pilot and CNN aviation correspondent addresses air travel safety in the wake of several incidents.

Disruptive Air Traffic Controller Shortage Won’t Be Solved Soon

The U.S. has a shortage of 3,000 air traffic controllers, a problem that already is having a big impact on flights and airport operations.
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Air Traffic Controllers Issue Warning as Shutdown Continues

Planners who were already concerned about air travel issues have more reason to be now, as air traffic controllers issued a warning about the safety of the nation’s aviation system.

How the Government Shutdown Can Affect Meetings

We’re four weeks into the government shutdown (now the longest in history), so the question remains, what exactly does this mean for meetings?