"safety risks and delays presented by air traffic controller staffing constraints caused by the continued lapse in appropriations."
"With continued delays and unpredictable staffing shortages, which are driving fatigue, risk is further increasing, and the FAA is concerned with the system's ability to maintain the current volume of operations,"
"Accordingly, the FAA has determined additional mitigation is necessary."
Federal government shutdown entered its 38th day, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an emergency order prohibiting commercial rocket launches during 'peak hours' of air traffic. The FAA ordered phased reductions of domestic flights at 40 'high impact airports' to address safety risks and delays from air traffic controller staffing constraints caused by the lapse in appropriations. Air traffic controllers remain on duty without pay as essential workers. Space vehicles share airspace with aircraft and require coordination with controllers for launches and reentries. Beginning Monday, commercial launches will be permitted only between 10 pm and 6 am local time. The FAA described the air traffic control system as 'stressed' and said additional mitigation is necessary.
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