HEADLINES: 2026

[Shiftless2]

2 killed, dozens injured after Air Canada flight hits fire truck on runway at LaGuardia Airport, official says​

https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/23/us/laguardia-airport-aircraft-emergency-hnk

From the article

.... the fire truck was granted permission to cross the runway where the Air Canada plane was landing, according to the air traffic control audio.

Seconds later, the controller urgently orders the truck to stop, before saying there has been a collision on the field.

“Truck One, stop, stop, stop!” an air traffic controller is heard saying, before addressing the plane seconds later: “JAZZ 646, I see you collided with the vehicle. Just hold position. I know you can’t move. Vehicles are responding to you now.”

 

[sear]

2 killed, dozens injured after Air Canada flight hits fire truck on runway at LaGuardia Airport, official says​

Not a prideful boast, but disgraceful confession:
in this Trump II era of perpetual crises the thought that wafted through my early AM mind was:
That's bad news, BUT ! at least these are people Trump didn't kill.

But Trump is overseeing the most recent Trump administration government shutdown.
And this current shutdown has affected our airport workers. Right? Including air traffic control (ATC) ?

Is this yet another one with bread crumbs that lead to #1600 Penn. Ave.?

G' morning world.

 

[Shiftless2]

But Trump is overseeing the most recent Trump administration government shutdown.
And this current shutdown has affected our airport workers. Right? Including air traffic control (ATC) ?

A partial government shutdown beginning in early 2026 has caused significant disruptions to U.S. air traffic control, with federal employees, including air traffic controllers and TSA officers, working without pay. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cut flight capacity by 10% at 40 major airports due to severe staffing shortages, raising serious safety concerns for the National Airspace System (NAS).
Federal Aviation Administration (.gov) +2
Key Impacts of the 2026 Shutdown on Air Travel:

• Safety & Staffing: Air traffic controllers are working without pay, with many already working mandatory overtime (ten hours a day, six days a week) before the shutdown.
• Flight Reductions: A 10% reduction in flight capacity has been implemented at 40 major U.S. locations starting around Feb 2026.
• Longer Security Lines:
  TSA employees have experienced high call-out rates, with significant staffing shortages reported at major airports like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
  • Shutdown Duration Impact: As of mid-March 2026, the shutdown is putting extreme strain on the system, with calls to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) increasing, according to White House officials.
  • Industry Strain: The NATCA is calling for immediate funding, emphasizing that the shutdown is affecting 10 million aviation-related jobs.
    
    
    NATCA +4

Potential Consequences & Historical Context:

• Shutdowns Threaten Safety: The NATCA has stated that the shutdown is detrimental to the safety and efficiency of the NAS.
• Financial Disruption: The previous 43-day shutdown had an economic impact of $7 billion, according to Airlines For America.
• Potential Airport Closures: A top TSA official warned that smaller airports may face closure due to increased staffing shortages, according to a report by ABC10.
  
  
  Airlines for America +4

Disclaimer: This response is based on search results from March 2026, reflecting the situation as of that time.

Above from Google search

 

[sear]

#123

"Nobody knows the system better than me." "Which is why I alone can fix it." presidential candidate Trump 16/07/21 from the campaign podium

That's reassuring Mr. President.
When do you plan to begin? After you've begun to serve your third term perhaps?