Will Guisbond
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Staff Reporter at @theaircurrent.com. Flies airplanes. Writes about airplanes. Former Vertical Magazine. Signal: willguisbond.11
I asked lawmakers about the political feasibility of proposals to exempt FAA from the effects of future shutdowns. Many were supportive. Few were optimistic about it happening.
Seeking a solution to aviation’s government shutdown problem (via @theaircurrent.com): theaircurrent.com/aviation-pol...
Seeking a solution to aviation’s government shutdown problem (via @theaircurrent.com): theaircurrent.com/aviation-pol...
Seeking a solution to aviation’s government shutdown problem
Lawmakers support insulating the FAA from future shutdowns in principle, but see proposals as politically unlikely
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November 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I asked lawmakers about the political feasibility of proposals to exempt FAA from the effects of future shutdowns. Many were supportive. Few were optimistic about it happening.
Seeking a solution to aviation’s government shutdown problem (via @theaircurrent.com): theaircurrent.com/aviation-pol...
Seeking a solution to aviation’s government shutdown problem (via @theaircurrent.com): theaircurrent.com/aviation-pol...
Good summary here by Colleen of a very strange hearing
Short thread on the Senate Subcommittee hearing today on how the shutdown affected flight safety. The whole thing can be found here.
I just rewatched it so you don't have to. Main point - this was pointless. Now, onto what was said & why it hardly mattered. /1 hozzl.com/p/youtubevid...
I just rewatched it so you don't have to. Main point - this was pointless. Now, onto what was said & why it hardly mattered. /1 hozzl.com/p/youtubevid...
Hozzl: CommerceRepublicans - Flying on Empty: How Shutdowns Threaten Air Safety, T
CommerceRepublicans released a new video. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tran...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Good summary here by Colleen of a very strange hearing
The irony of this hearing -- which was called to examine how partisan shutdowns impact aviation -- is that it has turned into an *actual* partisan fight, further drawing aviation into a political maelstrom.
Light attendance for a hearing about the impacts of shutdowns on aviation. This is expected to be … fiery.
November 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The irony of this hearing -- which was called to examine how partisan shutdowns impact aviation -- is that it has turned into an *actual* partisan fight, further drawing aviation into a political maelstrom.
Light attendance for a hearing about the impacts of shutdowns on aviation. This is expected to be … fiery.
November 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Light attendance for a hearing about the impacts of shutdowns on aviation. This is expected to be … fiery.
FAA Administrator Bedford confirms earlier @theaircurrent.com reporting at an industry event which said that the agency is not eyeing a full replacement of the common automation platform, a key ATC software technology.
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The ‘brand new’ ATC system might not be as new as you think
FAA Administrator anticipates final solicitation for an ATC modernization integrator will go live at the end of August
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November 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
FAA Administrator Bedford confirms earlier @theaircurrent.com reporting at an industry event which said that the agency is not eyeing a full replacement of the common automation platform, a key ATC software technology.
theaircurrent.com/air-traffic-...
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Breaking: FAA removes all scheduled flight restrictions effective tomorrow at 6 am:
November 17, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Breaking: FAA removes all scheduled flight restrictions effective tomorrow at 6 am:
BREAKING: FAA lowers scheduled flight capacity cuts to 3% starting tomorrow at 6 a.m.
November 14, 2025 at 9:47 PM
BREAKING: FAA lowers scheduled flight capacity cuts to 3% starting tomorrow at 6 a.m.
Scoop: The FAA has asked forcefully-relocated Newark-area air traffic controllers to stay in Philadelphia for an additional two years as it looks to bolster its still-low staffing numbers (via @theaircurrent.com)
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FAA asks relocated Newark controllers to stay in Philadelphia
Separate from shutdown chaos, lagging airspace relocation strategy triggers FAA to offer sweetened incentives
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November 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Scoop: The FAA has asked forcefully-relocated Newark-area air traffic controllers to stay in Philadelphia for an additional two years as it looks to bolster its still-low staffing numbers (via @theaircurrent.com)
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Reposted by Will Guisbond
Key House Democrat supportive of DOT flight cuts after safety data briefing theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @willguisbond.com) #staycurrent
Key House Democrat supportive of DOT flight cuts after safety data briefing
Rep. Rick Larsen called for transparency when the plan was initially announced with little supporting data
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November 13, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Key House Democrat supportive of DOT flight cuts after safety data briefing theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @willguisbond.com) #staycurrent
New: Congressman Larsen told me that he came around on the DOT's flight cut justification after initially calling it “a dramatic and unprecedented step."
For @theaircurrent.com subs: read on for an interesting tidbit about his convo with FAA.
Read here: theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...
For @theaircurrent.com subs: read on for an interesting tidbit about his convo with FAA.
Read here: theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...
Key House Democrat supportive of DOT flight cuts after safety data briefing
Rep. Rick Larsen called for transparency when the plan was initially announced with little supporting data
theaircurrent.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM
New: Congressman Larsen told me that he came around on the DOT's flight cut justification after initially calling it “a dramatic and unprecedented step."
For @theaircurrent.com subs: read on for an interesting tidbit about his convo with FAA.
Read here: theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...
For @theaircurrent.com subs: read on for an interesting tidbit about his convo with FAA.
Read here: theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc...
Updated White House guidance shows POTUS set to sign bill reopening the government at 9:45 p.m. Note: the House has not yet passed this legislation.
November 13, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Updated White House guidance shows POTUS set to sign bill reopening the government at 9:45 p.m. Note: the House has not yet passed this legislation.
BREAKING: DOT and FAA freeze U.S. scheduled flight capacity cuts at 6% citing "a rapid decline in controller callouts."
"Such strong staffing levels suggest a further ramp up in-flight reductions are not necessary to keep the traveling public safe."
Revised order: www.faa.gov/newsroom/Eme...
"Such strong staffing levels suggest a further ramp up in-flight reductions are not necessary to keep the traveling public safe."
Revised order: www.faa.gov/newsroom/Eme...
www.faa.gov
November 13, 2025 at 12:32 AM
BREAKING: DOT and FAA freeze U.S. scheduled flight capacity cuts at 6% citing "a rapid decline in controller callouts."
"Such strong staffing levels suggest a further ramp up in-flight reductions are not necessary to keep the traveling public safe."
Revised order: www.faa.gov/newsroom/Eme...
"Such strong staffing levels suggest a further ramp up in-flight reductions are not necessary to keep the traveling public safe."
Revised order: www.faa.gov/newsroom/Eme...
Secretary Duffy confirms earlier @theaircurrent.com reporting that a common automation platform for the “brand new” ATC system will most likely take longer than the 3 year timeline he has set for the rest of the modernization project. theaircurrent.com/air-traffic-...
The ‘brand new’ ATC system might not be as new as you think
FAA Administrator anticipates final solicitation for an ATC modernization integrator will go live at the end of August
theaircurrent.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Secretary Duffy confirms earlier @theaircurrent.com reporting that a common automation platform for the “brand new” ATC system will most likely take longer than the 3 year timeline he has set for the rest of the modernization project. theaircurrent.com/air-traffic-...
Duffy adds that some airlines may have to “stop flying” if the government doesn’t reopen.
Secretary Duffy says that if the House does not vote to reopen the government tomorrow, the U.S. airspace system will “not make it to Thanksgiving.”
November 11, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Duffy adds that some airlines may have to “stop flying” if the government doesn’t reopen.
Secretary Duffy says that if the House does not vote to reopen the government tomorrow, the U.S. airspace system will “not make it to Thanksgiving.”
November 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Secretary Duffy says that if the House does not vote to reopen the government tomorrow, the U.S. airspace system will “not make it to Thanksgiving.”
This @bloomberg.com story supports the reporting laid out by @theaircurrent.com last week (theaircurrent.com/airlines/air...)
Some Airline CEOs Pushed Trump Officials to Justify Flight Cuts (via @allyversprille.bsky.social et al) www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Some Airline CEOs Pushed Trump Officials to Justify Flight Cuts (via @allyversprille.bsky.social et al) www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Some Airline CEOs Pushed Trump Officials to Justify Flight Cuts
Days before US government-mandated flight cuts went into effect across domestic carriers, some airline executives privately pressed for more information on whether the safety data justified the Trump ...
www.bloomberg.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
This @bloomberg.com story supports the reporting laid out by @theaircurrent.com last week (theaircurrent.com/airlines/air...)
Some Airline CEOs Pushed Trump Officials to Justify Flight Cuts (via @allyversprille.bsky.social et al) www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Some Airline CEOs Pushed Trump Officials to Justify Flight Cuts (via @allyversprille.bsky.social et al) www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) has introduced a bill in the U.S. House which would "prohibit the restriction of commercial flights before the restriction of private flights during a lapse in appropriations." www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
November 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) has introduced a bill in the U.S. House which would "prohibit the restriction of commercial flights before the restriction of private flights during a lapse in appropriations." www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
A4A: From Oct. 1-29, A4A member airlines canceled just 11 flights due to controller staffing issues; from Oct. 30-Nov. 9, however, controller staffing issues caused them to cancel 4,162, including 3,756 on Nov. 7-9.
Remarkable chart from Airlines for America that shows just how bad things have gotten in the last week:
November 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
A4A: From Oct. 1-29, A4A member airlines canceled just 11 flights due to controller staffing issues; from Oct. 30-Nov. 9, however, controller staffing issues caused them to cancel 4,162, including 3,756 on Nov. 7-9.
Remarkable chart from Airlines for America that shows just how bad things have gotten in the last week:
November 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Remarkable chart from Airlines for America that shows just how bad things have gotten in the last week:
This and the comment from Duffy about using military controllers to staff facilities really make this seem more and more like the PATCO days.
BREAKING: President Trump says he will be recommending controllers who "didn't take any time off" receive a $10k bonus, adds that "those that did nothing but complain, and took time off" will have a "a negative mark."
November 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
This and the comment from Duffy about using military controllers to staff facilities really make this seem more and more like the PATCO days.
BREAKING: President Trump says he will be recommending controllers who "didn't take any time off" receive a $10k bonus, adds that "those that did nothing but complain, and took time off" will have a "a negative mark."
November 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
BREAKING: President Trump says he will be recommending controllers who "didn't take any time off" receive a $10k bonus, adds that "those that did nothing but complain, and took time off" will have a "a negative mark."
FAA Bans Most General Aviation Flights At 12 U.S. Airports (via AvWeek) aviationweek.com/business-avi...
FAA Bans Most General Aviation Flights At 12 U.S. Airports | Aviation Week Network
The FAA is temporarily banning general and business aviation flights at 12 of the nation’s busiest airports.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
FAA Bans Most General Aviation Flights At 12 U.S. Airports (via AvWeek) aviationweek.com/business-avi...
Reposted by Will Guisbond
"We spoke with nine C-level U.S. airline executives and senior officials across six U.S. carriers for this story. They expressed varying degrees of skepticism, but none felt the cuts were without some level of political interference."
With little recourse, U.S. airline leaders skeptical of DOT flight cut justification theaircurrent.com/airlines/air... (via @willguisbond.com & @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
With little recourse, U.S. airline leaders skeptical of DOT flight cut justification
Concern about political motivation fills the void left by lack of FAA data
theaircurrent.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
"We spoke with nine C-level U.S. airline executives and senior officials across six U.S. carriers for this story. They expressed varying degrees of skepticism, but none felt the cuts were without some level of political interference."
Nine c-level U.S. airline executives and senior officials told @jonostrower.com and I how the industry is really feeling about the 10% flight cuts — and why they’re skeptical of the FAA’s safety justification.
READ HERE on @theaircurrent.com — theaircurrent.com/airlines/air...
READ HERE on @theaircurrent.com — theaircurrent.com/airlines/air...
With little recourse, U.S. airline leaders skeptical of DOT flight cut justification
Concern about political motivation fills the void left by lack of FAA data
theaircurrent.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Nine c-level U.S. airline executives and senior officials told @jonostrower.com and I how the industry is really feeling about the 10% flight cuts — and why they’re skeptical of the FAA’s safety justification.
READ HERE on @theaircurrent.com — theaircurrent.com/airlines/air...
READ HERE on @theaircurrent.com — theaircurrent.com/airlines/air...