"A ground stop was briefly issued at Newark Liberty International Airport on Wednesday, with the Federal Aviation Administration citing staffing issues. The ground stop was updated to a ground delay shortly after, with an average delay time of 40 minutes, an FAA advisory said. Airports around the country have experienced flight disruptions since the government shutdown began on October 1, with many citing staffing shortages."
"The National Air Traffic Controllers Association previously told Business Insider that the delays during the shutdown highlighted the need to address the existing air traffic controller shortage by increasing training and hiring. "It is normal for a few air traffic controllers to call in sick on any given day, and this is the latest example of how fragile our aviation system is in the midst of a national shortage of these critical safety professionals," the NATCA said."
Newark Liberty International Airport briefly issued a ground stop because of staffing issues, which was updated to a ground delay with an average delay of 40 minutes, according to an FAA advisory. Airports nationwide have seen disruptions since the government shutdown began on October 1, with many blaming staff shortages. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said staffing caused about 5% of delays before the shutdown and 53% after. Major affected hubs include Nashville International, Chicago O'Hare, and Dallas-Fort Worth. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association urged increased training and hiring to address the controller shortage.
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