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Aircraft and transport. 168 control towers in the US to be closed because of budget cuts
Washington, USA - A further 21 might be shut down in September
The Federal Aviation Administration informed its contractors that, because of the budget cuts decided by the Federal Government (the so-called "Sequestration"), and lacking any last-minute agreement, the agency in charge of civil aviation in the United States will be forced to close 168 contractor-staffed air traffic control towers from April 1st. A further 21 towers might be shut down in September. The...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1150188
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency