A U.S. government delay in funding an FAA grant program risks worsening a shortage of aircraft mechanics as the nation's aging fleet and rising demand strain the aviation system, lawmakers warned Monday. Lawmakers said the pause could impede training and hiring ahead of the holiday travel peak.
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Mechanic shortfalls could compound operational strain during the FAA's forecast busiest Thanksgiving since 2010 — the agency expects more than 360,000 flights.
The funding pause comes amid shutdown-driven FAA service and staffing disruptions, including temporary 10% flight cuts at 40 major U.S. airports and lingering general-aviation certification outages that have already constrained capacity and readiness (see general aviation disruptions after the shutdown).
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