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All Articles on Airports and Aviation

Why the FAA Ordered a 10% Flight Reduction

On November 5, 2025, the Trump administration announced it would mandate a reduction in air traffic across 40 of the…

By
Deborah Rod

Can Government Oversight Fix Toxic Fumes on Planes?

For nearly three million daily air travelers in the United States, the air inside aircraft cabins represents a life-support system.…

By
Alison O'Leary

How Federal Regulators Keep Commercial Aviation Safe

Commercial air travel in the United States is remarkably safe. Billions of passengers board millions of flights each year, and…

By
GovFacts

About the REAL ID Act

A small star in the corner of your driver's license represents the culmination of a nearly two-decade national debate over…

By
Deborah Rod