Experts and union leaders warn the disruptions are a stark reminder that the aviation system is already stretched too thin by chronic understaffing and outdated technology.
A startling message came over the radio from an air traffic control tower near Los Angeles less than a week into the federal government shutdown: “The tower is closed due to staffing.”
Without enough air traffic controllers to guide planes into and o… [5891 chars]
Source: cleveland.com | Published: 2025-10-15T12:40:35Z
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