Cuts to budgets mean preventative maintenance and quick repair of runway equipment might not be possible, which could lead to more delays.

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But aside from that year, this industry has aggregately experienced healthy growth, a sign that consumers continue to invest money in their current vehicles, either as repairs or preventative maintenance.

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In addition to furloughs, the FAA is planning to eliminate midnight shifts for air traffic controllers at 60 airport towers, close over 100 control towers at smaller airports and reduce preventative maintenance of equipment.

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He said preventative road maintenance is needed to properly address the problem, rather than short-term quick fixes.

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