Senator Moran warns shutdown is endangering aviation safety due to unpaid staff and delays.

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, warned the ongoing federal government shutdown is severely straining the nation’s aviation system, risking safety and operations. He cited the January 29 mid-air collision near Washington, D.C., which killed 67 people, as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by staffing shortages and delayed pay for air traffic controllers and TSA officers. With essential workers operating without timely compensation and flight delays increasing, Moran urged the Senate to pass a short-term budget to prevent potential airspace closures and restore stability to the aviation system.