The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) yesterday provided preliminary information regarding the Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) planned traffic changes for a host of airports across the country, and what implications the adjustments have for business aviation in the National Airspace System (NAS).

Citing air traffic controller (ATC) shortages amid the prolonged federal government shutdown, the DOT and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are planning for flight reductions by as much as 10% at the country’s 40 busiest airports, which includes all major airline hubs in the US and most Class B facilities (see AVIONEWS 1, 2 and 3).

Implementation of the plan will reportedly begin today Friday, Nov. 7, with traffic reductions potentially amounting to 10% by next week. Business aircraft will be impacted, including potential delays and refusals at certain facilities.

The FAA reportedly intends to issue an order with more details by close of business yesterday. NBAA has scheduled a News Hour webinar yesterday evening, “Making Sense of NAS Impacts Amid the Government Shutdown", took place within an hour of the FAA issuing its order.