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French ATC Strike Grounds Over 1,000 Flights, Airlines Scrap Hundreds

A two-day strike by French air traffic controllers has forced the cancellation of more than 1,000 flights and cut 40% of services at Paris airports, prompting carriers including Wizz Air, Ryanair and easyJet to cancel hundreds of summer routes across France and neighbouring airspace.

2025-07-04T01:15:13.113622-07:00

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Congress Approves $12.5 B for FAA Air Traffic Control Overhaul

2025-07-03T17:15:42.239595-07:00

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Two-Day French ATC Strike Sparks Widespread Flight Cancellations Across Europe

2025-07-03T00:11:50.641547-07:00

Aviation24

France orders airlines to slash up to 40% of Paris flights ahead of ATC strike

2025-07-02T01:58:57.024614-07:00

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French ATC Strike Grounds Over 1,000 Flights, Airlines Scrap Hundreds A two-day strike by French air traffic controllers has forced the cancellation of more than 1,000 flights and cut 40% of services at Paris airports, prompting carriers including Wizz Air, Ryanair and easyJet to cancel hundreds of summer routes across France and neighbouring airspace.

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French ATC Strike Grounds Over 1,000 Flights, Airlines Scrap Hundreds

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Congress Approves $12.5 B for FAA Air Traffic Control Overhaul Congress on July 3 approved a reconciled budget bill that allocates $12.5 billion to the FAA to overhaul its air traffic control network. The funding covers $4.7 billion for telecom upgrades, $3 billion for radar replacement, $1.9 billion for a new control centre and other NextGen initiatives.

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Air Canada Pilot Urges Passengers to Lobby MPs as Controller Shortages Fuel Delays An Air Canada captain on a recent domestic flight criticized persistent air traffic controller shortages at Canada’s airports, encouraging passengers to write to their MPs to demand action. The rare on-board plea underscores growing operational pressures on NAV CANADA amid rising delays.

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Two-Day French ATC Strike Sparks Widespread Flight Cancellations Across Europe A two-day strike by French air traffic controllers over staffing shortages and ageing infrastructure has forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights across Europe, disrupting both inbound and overflight services just as the peak summer travel season begins. Major carriers including Ryanair and easyJet have been hit.

2025-07-03T00:11:50.641547-07:00

Two-Day French ATC Strike Sparks Widespread Flight Cancellations Across Europe

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France orders airlines to slash up to 40% of Paris flights ahead of ATC strike The French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) has instructed airlines to cut up to 40% of flights at Paris airports on July 4 as air traffic controllers nationwide stage a strike from July 3–4. The action is expected to trigger significant delays and cancellations across France’s airports.

2025-07-02T01:58:57.024614-07:00

France orders airlines to slash up to 40% of Paris flights ahead of ATC strike

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