FAA, Chicago airports and government shutdown
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The FAA is ordering airlines to cut thousands of flights nationwide, as cities deal with a severe shortage of air traffic controllers during the government shutdown.
The FAA will temporarily limit the hours that commercial space launches can take place, citing strains on airspace during the government shutdown.
The federal government shutdown, now in its 38th day, prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a temporary emergency order Thursday prohibiting commercial rocket launches from occurring during “peak hours” of air traffic.
A document released on Nov. 6 outlines restrictions to the FAA, and this includes limiting commercial space launches to overnight hours.
Federal Aviation Administration officials on Friday urged Congress to approve government funding as more air traffic controllers call in sick amid the shutdown.