U.S. aviation is in a downward spiral, raising concerns about the impact on the domestic economy output

Nov. 9, 2025

Fears are increasing that the long-term impact of the U.S. Government shutdown may put pressure on economic activity, particularly in the aviation industry. To ensure air traffic safety, the Federal Government has ordered a decrease in the number of flights at the Nation's top 40 airports, leading to cancellations. The annual holiday seasons usually leads to a peak in air travel, but perhaps not this year.

Further Reading :

• US fourth-quarter GDP could be negative if shutdown drags on, White House economic adviser says [Reuters]
  Nov. 9, 2025 — U.S. economic growth in the fourth quarter could be negative if a federal shutdown drags on, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said in an interview that aired on Sunday.
• Airport Disruptions May Get Worse This Week [The New York Times]
  Nov. 9, 2025 — The transportation secretary said Sunday that air travel could “be reduced to a trickle” as Thanksgiving neared.
• FAA grounds MD-11 planes following deadly Kentucky crash [The Associated Press]
  Nov. 8, 2025 — Federal aviation officials issued an order Saturday for McDonnell Douglas MD-11 planes not to be flown pending further inspection, reinforcing cargo carriers’ decision to ground their fleets following a deadly crash at the UPS global aviation hub in Kentucky.

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