Скачать или смотреть Even if shutdown ends, air traffic control staffing shortage remains a concern

Even though the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded flights due to air traffic control staffing shortages during the government shutdown, training to fill job vacancies is still clear for takeoff, though some industry experts worry the loss of paychecks during the 40-plus-day period could discourage prospects from entering the field.
On Tuesday, the FAA announced a plan to cancel more flights, ordering a 6 % flight traffic reduction.
However, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy offered a glimpse of hope with regard to the ongoing air traffic controller shortages, with some of these federal employees using their sick days when faced with the task of working without a paycheck.
"We're going to wait to see the data on our end before we take out the restrictions in travel, that 6 % we have in place right now. But it depends on controllers coming back to work. Today is a good sign. We had four staffing triggers today. On Saturday, there were 81. Sunday, I think, was 53. Real issues in the last three days, but today looks better. If the House does their work tomorrow, I think we're well on our way to get to more normal air travel, less delays, and less cancellations," Duffy said.
Congress is one step closer to ending the government shutdown, with the House potentially taking a vote on the funding bill on Wednesday.