The problems with the nation’s air traffic control system have been spotlighted during the government shutdown, with controllers working without pay for almost a month and a half and hundreds calling in sick, resulting in thousands of flight delays or cancellations.

However, one program that is training new controllers has managed to continue operating after the Federal Aviation Administration found some additional funding.

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