US supply chain strain: FAA flight cuts, cargo jet grounding hit US logistics; FedEx and UPS brace for holiday rush

The US air cargo industry faces significant disruption as the FAA mandates a 10% flight capacity cut at major airports due to air traffic controller shortages. This, combined with UPS and FedEx grounding their MD-11 fleets, intensifies pressure on supply chains ahead of the holiday season, potentially causing delivery delays.