Aviation Safety
FAA orders phased flight cuts at 40 major airports as shutdown enters day 38
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The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday began a phased reduction in airline operations at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports, starting with a 4% cut and rising to 10% by Nov. 14, to preserve safety amid air traffic controller staffing shortfalls during the ongoing government shutdown.
Chinese authorities are cracking down on illegal high-altitude drone flights that have reached over 8,000 meters, nearing passenger aircraft paths. Videos exposed on social media show drones flying in Hunan and Guangdong provinces, sometimes just hundreds of meters from commercial planes. Regulators face a dilemma in balancing low-altitude economy growth with aviation safety.
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As the federal shutdown enters a second month, threats to November SNAP benefits and growing air-travel disruptions have spurred calls — including from a Democratic senator — to reopen the government. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said restoring operations is the fastest way to stabilize food aid and aviation safety.