FAA Reports Increasing ‘Loss of Separation’ Incidents Amid Airport Shutdowns

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has raised alarm over the growing aviation safety risks, citing recent FAA data that shows a rise in ‘loss of separation’ incidents between aircraft and an increase in runway incursions. These events, which involve planes coming too close to each other or entering controlled areas without authorization, have been reported more frequently, raising concerns about the safety of air travel during ongoing airport shutdowns.