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Friday, April 26, 2013  Legislation to end furloughs of air traffic controllers and delays for millions of travelers is headed to a House vote.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Six air traffic control towers in Michigan are among 238 scheduled to close nationwide in early April as the Federal Aviation Administration shuts off funding for those services.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Updated with video: Small plane slams into home, killing 3 pilots en route to FAA safety conference in Mississippi

Monday, January 02, 2012  UPDATE: The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to be on scene of the Elk Rapids plane crash Tuesday.

Monday, December 05, 2011  Federal investigators have started the investigation into an airplane crash that killed two men Saturday night St. Ignace.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  The Department of Homeland Security has sent out the alert saying small aircraft could be used in the next attack to the US and it has alerted small airports and flight instructors to keep an eye out for suspected terrorists.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011  Air transportation to Mackinac Island will be grounded starting September 6th as construction begins on a $4.6-million project to replace the runway.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  It will be at least a month or maybe longer until tower work at Cherry Capital Airport begins again.

Monday, July 25, 2011  The effects of a stalemate in Washington are already being felt here in Northern Michigan, stopping work on a multi-million dollar airport project.

Friday, April 15, 2011  On the job naps may be the solution for sleepy air traffic controllers, scientists say

Monday, April 04, 2011  NTSB: Cracks similar to those found in damaged Southwest Airlines jet found in 3 other planes

Thursday, March 24, 2011  NTSB probing planes landing without clearance because air traffic supervisor asleep

Monday, February 21, 2011  Engine failure forces Delta flight to make emergency landing at Fla. airport after takeoff

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  United Continental Holdings Inc. said it voluntarily grounded 96 United Airlines aircraft temporarily Tuesday so that maintenance checks could be completed.

Thursday, January 27, 2011  A California mother says she was forced off a United Airlines flight in a dispute over a seat row too narrow to accommodate an infant carrier.