International Civil Aviation Morning News | US government shutdown causes over 20,000 flight delays; Spirit Airlines cancels 52 Airbus aircraft orders
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Civil Aviation Resources Network, October 11, 2025: Civil Aviation News Breakfast brings you timely, high-quality civil aviation information!
1. The US government shutdown has caused over 20,000 flight delays
The US government shutdown has continued into its ninth day, leaving approximately 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents working without pay. Since Monday, over 20,000 US flights have been delayed, with 4,600 delayed on Thursday alone. A shortage of air traffic controllers is one of the main causes of flight delays.
2. US air traffic controller shortages continue, and airlines urge patience.
As flight delays caused by air traffic controller staffing issues continued into their fifth day, A4A, the trade association representing major airlines such as American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines, urged passengers to remain patient on Friday. "It is currently safe to fly, but air traffic control staffing shortages are straining the system, forcing longer takeoff and landing intervals, slowing overall operational efficiency," A4A said, warning of possible delays or cancellations.
3. Spirit Airlines Cancels Commitment to Order 52 Airbus Aircraft
As part of a fleet optimization initiative, Spirit Airlines will cancel its commitment to purchase 52 Airbus aircraft, along with options for an additional 10. The order will be taken over by aircraft leasing company AerCap. The three-party agreement is part of a settlement between Spirit Airlines and AerCap, which was approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on Friday.
4. Atlanta Airport Resumes Flights After Brief Air Traffic Control Suspends Fire
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Friday that Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is gradually resuming flight operations after a fire alarm and reports of a strong natural gas odor led to ground grounding and the temporary evacuation of the air traffic control tower. The incident caused flight suspensions and diversions. According to data from the flight tracking website FlightAware, 500 flights were delayed and 9 were canceled.
5. Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico challenge the US government's decision to dissolve their joint venture
Delta Airways and Aeromexico recently sued the US government, challenging its order requiring them to dissolve their joint venture by January 1, 2026. The US government argues that the joint venture allowed Delta and Aeromexico to coordinate flight schedules, pricing, and capacity decisions on US-Mexico flights.
6. Airlines face a carbon credit shortage
A severe shortage of eligible carbon credits is threatening the aviation industry's ability to comply with the United Nations Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Currently, only one country in the world, Guyana, is selling certified carbon offsets. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Guyana can only provide 16 million tons of carbon credits, while the aviation industry is estimated to need 236 million tons during the first phase of CORSIA, which runs from 2024 to 2026.