Faculty Experts
        ‘Very stressful; it’s high stakes,’ Government shutdown strains overburdened air traffic controllers
    
      October 22, 2025
      
        
        7 min
      
    
    Experts around the U.S. have voiced concerns about the recent federal government shutdown worsening the shortage of air traffic controllers. With the holiday travel season approaching, Ohio University Aviation Safety Expert Chad Mourning discusses how this may impact those who are flying.