Government Shutdown Exposes Deep Failures in America’s Aviation Infrastructure

Just days into the federal government shutdown, an alarming announcement echoed from the air traffic control tower at Hollywood Burbank Airport: “The tower is closed due to staffing.” This unprecedented closure left pilots to navigate the skies without critical guidance, resulting in delays averaging two-and-a-half hours — a stark warning sign of the damage inflicted by a government that continues to prioritize political standoffs over the safety and security of American citizens.How Long Will Washington Sacrifice Our Aviation Safety for Political Deadlock?From Boston to Houston and Nashville to Dallas, controller shortages are plaguing airports nationwide. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)...