New audio recordings from air traffic control at the Colorado Springs Airport are capturing the moments leading up to, and following a small plane crash early Wednesday morning.

There have been shortages of air traffic controllers at some of the country’s busiest airports due to the government shutdown.

The impact of the government shutdown hit travelers across the United States Monday, as air traffic controllers called out sick, closing a control tower and leading to delays at major airports.

The impact of the federal government shutdown on the air traffic control system in the United States could linger on well beyond the reopening of the government.

Air traffic controllers are finding it increasingly difficult to keep doing their jobs without getting a paycheck during the government shutdown. Some are starting to speak out.

The Department of Transportation has warned that airline traffic could "slow down" or "stop" amid the government shutdown, as controllers are "stressed" over missed paychecks.

On Wednesday, the FAA reported several staffing shortages, including at Reagan National Airport and its Philadelphia air traffic control facility. When union president Daniels spoke to Morning Edition ...

New audio recordings from air traffic control at the Colorado Springs Airport are capturing the moments leading up to, and following a small plane crash early Wednesday morning. Gorilla smashes glass ...