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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Denise Nequinto

US Likely to Close Parts of Airspace as Government Shutdown Continues, Warns Transportation Secretary

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy signing a memorandum to reduce restrictive fuel standards. (Credit: SecDuffy/X)

The United States may potentially see parts of its airspace closed as the government shutdown continues, according to the Transportation Secretary. The partial closures come as airports may see staffing shortages.

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Tuesday that the Trump administration may implement closures of parts of the country's airspace because of staffing shortages. The closures could lead to 'mass chaos' as the shutdown of the federal government continues.

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