Lawmakers on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the House of Representatives have introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that, during any future government shutdowns, air traffic controllers will continue to get paid.
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FAA ends flight restrictions
The termination of the emergency order ends more than a week of restrictions affecting both commercial and general aviation.
Will more flight schools start conducting their own testing?
Reading that someone at the FAA has proposed a solution for discussion is wonderful.
Unless GA is grounded
“Who knows, maybe general aviation will be grounded. And if that grounding sticks, that would be the end of General Aviation News.”
GA advocates concerned about GA ban at major airports
“Our National Airspace System has always thrived on fair and equitable access. Banning general aviation operations — even at a small number of airports — sets a horrible precedent.”
GA barred from nation’s 12 biggest airports
New NOTAMs went into effect Nov. 10, 2025, prohibiting general aviation and non-scheduled operations at the nation’s largest airports.
ATC cuts include some VFR approaches
Some VFR approaches will be prohibited at the air traffic control facilities that are part of the 10% reduction in flights at high traffic airports across the country.
Sport Pilot 2.0 era takes off
“Sport Pilot 2.0 gives more people than ever the opening to pursue their dreams of putting themselves in the pilot seat and enjoying the unique perspectives of flight,” said EAA officials.
We were here first
Instead of requiring drones to detect and avoid (DAA) any obstacle (like airplanes, helicopters, or cranes), this rule will put the onus on crewed aircraft.