The U.S. government shutdown exacerbates the aviation system's woes

Since the U.S. government shutdown on October 1, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reported that many airports across the country are experiencing flight delays due to a shortage of air traffic controllers. Experts warn that the shutdown has exposed long-standing issues of manpower shortages and aging equipment within the U.S. aviation system, and if the crisis continues, aviation safety may face greater risks