Indeed, as the government oversees certain aspects of the aviation industry in the United States, many of its employees may be furloughed. The group notes that it comes "on the heels of Congress approving $12.5 billion to modernize the FAA’s antiquated air traffic control system." The delays and disruptions that air passengers may face amid the shutdown are closely tied to the essential workers being made to work without pay. There are also less direct consequences of the government shutdown as far as the aviation sector in the United States of America is concerned. Similarly, according to Reuters, the FAA has said that, under shutdown conditions, it will not be able to train or hire air traffic controllers.