
Potential Government Shutdown Threatens FAA Operations
Published on: Oct. 1, 2025, 1:30 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The U.S. Transportation Department announced the potential furlough of over 11,000 FAA employees if government funding lapses. U.S. airlines warn of potential flight delays with air traffic controllers and security officers working without pay. The FAA will continue hiring and training under certain operational and safety conditions.