The recent government shutdown created a mess for air travel, which raises the essential question: Why is the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system still part of the government? Even before the shutdown, ...

The New York City skyline is seen behind Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., Wednesday, May 7, 2025. [AP Photo/Seth Wenig] Flights to and from Newark Liberty International Airport in ...

President Donald Trump and former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg have sparred over the condition of the air traffic control system, which is complex and carries a history of planned ...

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday that the department will run out of money for air traffic control student stipends in about a week because of the partial government shutdown, ...

Parsons and Peraton are in a head-to-head showdown for the Brand New Air Traffic Control System, a contract worth billions. In talking with Wall Street, CEO Carey Smith highlights how the effort is ...

Air traffic controller staffing shortages worsened over the weekend as the nation's government shutdown hit its fourth week, leading to delays and anxiety, and experts say it won't get better until ...

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The recent government shutdown disrupted U.S. air traffic control (ATC) and frustrated millions of passengers, leading to delays and cancellations. Our ATC system is a bureaucracy within the Federal ...