Oklahoma Congressman seeks to keep FAA Academy open during government shutdowns for flight safety.

Oklahoma's Congressman Frank Lucas is pushing for an exemption to keep the FAA Academy in Oklahoma open during government shutdowns. The academy, part of the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, trains 76,000 students annually in aviation, including air traffic controllers. Recent shutdowns have disrupted operations, leading Lucas to propose the academy be deemed essential to avoid future disruptions and ensure flight safety.