/tags/federal-aviation-administration Federal Aviation Administration en-US Copyright Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:22:56 GMT /local-news/2025-10-09/federal-shutdown-means-fewer-faa-inspectors-at-abq-balloon-fiesta The ongoing federal government shutdown means half the typical number of federal safety inspectors are on the field during the world’s biggest hot air balloon rally taking place in Albuquerque this week. But there will be no impacts on safety, according to Fiesta and longtime FAA officials. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:22:56 GMT /local-news/2025-10-09/federal-shutdown-means-fewer-faa-inspectors-at-abq-balloon-fiesta Patrick Lohmann