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The ongoing US government shutdown has caused delays and cancellations at airports including Burbank due to staffing shortages among air traffic controllers, with some control towers unmanned for hours, highlighting the impact of unpaid government workers on air travel safety and operations.
The Hollywood Burbank Airport's air traffic control tower is unmanned due to staffing shortages caused by the government shutdown, leading to flight delays and ongoing operational challenges, with the FAA and union highlighting the broader impact on aviation safety and staffing shortages.
A Southwest Airlines flight from Burbank to Las Vegas experienced a sudden descent after collision alerts sounded, injuring two crew members but no passengers, amid ongoing concerns about air traffic safety and recent near-miss incidents involving military aircraft and commercial flights.
A Southwest flight from Burbank to Las Vegas made an abrupt descent to avoid a possible mid-air collision with a military aircraft, causing panic among passengers. The FAA is investigating the incident, which involved evasive maneuvers when two planes were within 400 feet vertically and five miles apart, highlighting ongoing concerns about aviation safety.
A Southwest Airlines flight en route to Burbank from Las Vegas was damaged by a bird strike during landing, resulting in a large dent in the nose of the plane. However, the aircraft landed safely and no injuries were reported. The plane is now undergoing a maintenance review.