News / US government shutdown hits 24 days and starts to impact air cargo

© Susan Sheldon

The US government shutdown, now in its 24th day and the longest closure to date, has started to impact aviation.

Air traffic controllers, via the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), have filed suit against the government, claiming its members are being unlawfully denied wages.

Meanwhile, in an act of solidarity, Canadian air traffic controllers have sent their US counterparts hundreds of pizzas.

Miami Airport has closed a concourse for three days, owing to a lack of TSA staff. Many of whom have ...