The funding halt means some 13,300 US air traffic controllers and thousands of other essential aviation safety officials must work without pay

The funding halt means some 13,300 US air traffic controllers and thousands of other essential aviation safety officials must work without pay

 ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS

Aviation groups urged US political leaders to quickly resolve a budget impasse Wednesday, warning that the government shutdown strains air travel and delays key upgrades.

The closure has led to staff furloughs throughout the government, even as vital functions such as aviation safety proceed. 

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