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On the 35th day of the government shutdown, the FAA said it was experiencing "a slight increase in sick leave" at two of its facilities, leading to significant delays at certain airports.

Federal funding for a runway replacement at Raleigh-Durham International Airport will likely fall far short of what was initially expected. 

Frequent flyers have often complained of shrinking legroom on flights. Now Congress has ordered the FAA to establish minimum seat widths and pitch — but that's unlikely to result in more space.

The U.S. Senate passed a bill Wednesday reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration. The bill has a number of provisions that would make flying more comfortable for travelers.

In a letter responding to a lawsuit brought by the group Flyers Rights, the Federal Aviation Administration said that current seat size is not a safety issue.

North Carolina's Department of Transportation is looking toward a future aided by drones, and that could be good news for the medical field.

On April 17, an engine that exploded caused the death of one passenger and injured others. A survivor has filed a lawsuit against the carrier, alleging she now suffers from PTSD and other conditions.

Proposals for drones to carry blood, trauma supplies and lab samples are awaiting approval by the Federal Aviation Administration. If the ideas get a green light, they could usher in a new drone age.