Airlines are finding creative ways to adapt amid the ongoing government shutdown, with carriers like United and JetBlue stepping up to support unpaid aviation workers. Southwest’s pilots are also calling on Congress to act, warning that prolonged disruptions could strain air traffic control operations. Meanwhile, NASA’s X-59 jet marks a major milestone for supersonic flight, completing a successful test that could pave the way for faster commercial travel over land.

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