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Duffy announces airspace restrictions amid record government shutdown
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced airspace restrictions Wednesday as the ongoing federal government shutdown continues to impact the nation’s transportation system.

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Department of Transportation might be forced to shut down some airspace next week: Duffy
Transportation Department may close parts of airspace if government shutdown continues, Duffy says
FAA reductions in air traffic enter third day as US flights delayed and canceled
Flight delays and cancellations are piling up Sunday across the U.S. after the Federal Aviation Administration cut flights at 40 U.S. airports on Friday following a monthlong government shutdown.

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US airlines cancel more than 2,500 weekend flights largely due to government shutdown
FAA reductions: Hundreds of flight delays, cancellations continue at Atlanta airport
Disruptions Light on Day 1 of Flight Cuts, but Duffy Warns of Worse to Come
Sean Duffy, the secretary of transportation, said on Friday that the mandate could reach as high as 20 percent at some airports if the shutdown continued to push air traffic controllers to look for o...

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US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown order
Flights canceled at 40 U.S. airports: Full coverage as FAA cuts to air traffic take effect amid government shutdown

DOT may close certain parts of the airspace due to air traffic controller shortages

The Department of Transportation may close some parts of the airspace if enough air traffic controllers don’t show up to work, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday.

Former secretary general explains why NATO did not close airspace over Ukraine

Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has explained why NATO did not impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine at the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.

Trump Admin Warns of Pending Airspace Closures Due to Shutdown—’Chaos’

Airports across the country have already seen delays and cancellations due to staffing shortages as the shutdown continues.
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How America Protects Its Airspace

The United States air defense network relies on a mix of sensors, rapid response fighter jets, and surface-to-air missiles—creating a nearly impenetrable shield over America’s skies.

Trump admin may be forced to close parts of US airspace if shutdown lasts into next week, Duffy says

Senate Democrats have voted 13 times against a stopgap measure funding the government at current levels until Nov. 21.

Belgium to strengthen airspace security following multiple drones incursions

The country's defence minister said the National Airspace Security Centre aims to be made operational from 1 January 2026. View on euronews
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FAA airspace closures: How each airline is responding

Several airlines are offering the option to rebook or issue a refund for customers whose flights are impacted by the reductions.

City of Langley mayor says old airspace laws put a ceiling on future development

City of Langley Mayor Nathan Pachal says current airspace rules that only allow for structures about 15 storeys high are complicating their efforts to build more housing around future transit hubs.
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