The U.S. Transportation Department announced on Tuesday that over 11,000 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees could face furloughs if government funding lapses. This potential furlough represents about a quarter of the FAA’s workforce.
ATC, Security Officers To Work Without Pay
Air traffic controllers and security officers would be required to work without pay, while other operations would be halted, according to Reuters.
U.S. airlines have expressed concerns that a partial federal government shutdown, expected at midnight, could disrupt American aviation and delay flights.
13,000 ATC To Continue Working
The FAA confirmed that more than 13,000 air traffic controllers would continue working to ensure safety but would not receive pay until the shutdown concludes. Despite the funding issues, the FAA plans to …