The Latest Breaking News from FAA

Staffing shortages mire air travel as shutdown stretches on

Sunday has seen 2,244 delays within, into or out of the U.S.

Axios · Nov 2, 2025

Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages

Flight delays are continuing at U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown enters its second month

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025

Air Travel Meltdown: 80% of NYC Controllers Absent as Shutdown Sparks US-Wide Delays

Nearly 7,000 flights delayed in one day as 80% of New York controllers call out and the US government shutdown paralyses airports coast to coast.

International Business Times UK · Nov 2, 2025

United Airlines pilot accused of DUI sues airline for racial discrimination because they won’t let him fly

The former United pilot says the airline discriminated against him based on a perceived disability and his race

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025

NTSB says FAA was wrong not to require inspections of Learjet landing gear after Arizona crash

The National Transportation Safety Board wants the owners of nearly 2,000 Learjets to urgently inspect their landing gear to make sure they won't collapse like they did in a fatal crash earlier this year involving a private jet owned by Motley Crue singer Vince Neil

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025

Boeing pushes 777X jet deliveries to 2027 amid certification delays

Boeing on Wednesday reported mixed third-quarter results, with higher aircraft deliveries and a growing order backlog offset by certification delays for its 777X jet

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025

Boeing's 777X Setback Deepens Losses Even As Jet Deliveries Surge

The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) reported a wider third-quarter 2025 loss as charges tied to its 777X program overshadowed higher commercial airplane deliveries.

Benzinga · Oct 29, 2025

Duffy says shutdown threatens air traffic control student aid - Roll Call

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says shutdown threatens stipends for air traffic control students, raising the risk some will drop out.

Roll Call · Oct 28, 2025

Flight disruptions continue as air traffic controllers brace for their first full missing paychecks

A shortage of air traffic controllers has caused more flight disruptions at airports across the country

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

Mystery Plane Scanning Chicago Homes at 2AM Sparks Panic: Truth Behind the Viral Green Laser Video

Chicago residents panicked after spotting a low-flying plane firing a green laser over homes at 2 a.m. — sparking viral videos and FAA concern.

International Business Times UK · Oct 27, 2025