Georgia students learn to fly as aviation industry faces worker shortage

Aug. 19 is National Aviation Day, and the aviation industry has a growing need for more workers.

• Aug 19

Delta flight nearly misses another plane at Atlanta Airport

The FAA is investigating after a call revealed that a Delta Air Lines flight departing Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport crossed in front of an arriving Delta aircraft Monday evening.

• Jul 29

FAA bans drones over Piedmont Park during final FIFA World Cup watch party

Unauthorized drones and other aircraft will be prohibited within a half-nautical-mile radius of Piedmont Park from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

• Jul 19

U.S. faces an air traffic controller shortage. It's turning to gamers for help.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."

• Apr 10

Tires blow out after plane lands at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson

A LATAM Airlines flight from Peru landed safely in Atlanta — then blew out multiple tires, prompting an emergency response.

• Jan 6

FAA investigates major U.S. airlines over shutdown-related flight reduction order

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating whether several major U.S. airlines followed a government-mandated order to cut flights at 40 of the nation's busiest airports during the federal shutdown.

• Dec 4, 2025

Longest US government shutdown cost Delta Air Lines $200 million

Delta Air Lines estimates that it lost $200 million due to the longest government shutdown on record.

• Dec 3, 2025

FAA lifts emergency order that slashed flights at 40 major U.S. airports

The Federal Aviation Administration says it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed during the government shutdown.

• Nov 17, 2025

Delta says it will minimize disruptions as FAA plans to cut flights at major airports

Airlines are working to reassure travelers as the FAA orders a 10% cut to flights nationwide due to staffing shortages.

• Nov 6, 2025