FAA Slows Flights at Four Major Airports Amid Summer Delays
FAA traffic controls slowed flights at four Northeast airports on July 27 as severe weather and staffing shortages reduced capacity and extended delays.
Federal Aviation Administration
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FAA Air-Traffic Upgrade Is Still Years From Full Deployment
The FAA’s new digital clearance tool is a limited step toward replacing aging air-traffic systems that can still cause delays, cancellations and ground stops.
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FAA Extends O’Hare Flight Limits Through October 2027
The FAA will keep Chicago O’Hare’s 2,708-daily-operation limit in place through October 30, 2027, as construction continues at the major hub.
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FAA proposes waiving 13 environmental laws for certain commercial space licenses
The FAA has proposed a process that could waive specified requirements under 13 federal environmental and historic-preservation laws for some commercial rocket-launch and spacecraft-reentry licenses and permits.
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Boulder council backs pursuit of FAA airport grants as Wallach resigns
Boulder council authorized the pursuit of FAA airport grants in an 8-1 vote before Mark Wallach resigned, leaving legal, housing and election questions unresolved.
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Newark Airport Limits Extended as FAA Cites Staffing Shortage
Newark travelers faced weather delays July 27 as a separate FAA order keeps scheduled operations at 72 per hour from October 25, 2026.
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FAA Restores Boeing Authority to Certify New 737 MAX and 787 Jets
The FAA restored Boeing’s authority to issue final airworthiness certificates for new 737 MAX and 787 aircraft while keeping federal oversight in place.
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FAA Proposes Rule Clarifying That Duty-and-Rest Requirements Preempt State Meal/Rest Break Laws for Flight Crews
United States Breaking National Politics — On July 6, 2026, the FAA proposed clarifying that its duty-and-rest rules for flight crews and flight attendants preempt state and local meal and rest break requirements.
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FAA lowers controller staffing target in new national workforce plan
The FAA has cut its long-term controller staffing target to 12,563, a change that could affect flight reliability, airport operations, and planning.