
FAA Braces for Impact: Government Shutdown Looms
Published on: Oct. 1, 2025, 1:14 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The U.S. Transportation Department announced that over 11,000 FAA employees will face furloughs if government funding lapses. Air traffic controllers will continue to work without pay, while hiring and field training will proceed. In past shutdowns, hiring and most training were halted.