The transportation secretary also says none of the recently released personnel were air traffic controllers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy met with a SpaceX team to receive input and…
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NTSB Concludes On-Scene Investigation of Aircraft Collision Near Reagan National
Chair Homendy stated the crew of the black hawk helicopter may not have had accurate altitude data and may have missed air traffic control messages. National Transportation Safety…
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Senator Reports Military Helicopter had Tracking System Turned Off
The Army Black Hawk helicopter had an advanced surveillance system that was not on at the time of the D.C. air collision. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas reported…
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President Trump Orders Immediate Aviation Safety Assessment
The president’s call for a review follows deadly collision between military helicopter and commercial jet. President Donald Trump issued a memorandum to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Acting…
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FAA Awards $20 Million for Traffic Control Tower Upgrades
Twenty airports in 15 states will receive funding for construction or renovation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that 20 airports will receive $20 million to construct or upgrade…
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FAA Issues Final Rule for Air Taxis and Other Electric Aircraft
This is the last step required for introducing new type of aircraft to the public. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued its final rule outlining regulations for air…
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TSA Gears Up for Record-High Labor Day Air Travel
17 million people are expected to go through airport security, an 8.5 percent increase over 2023. The Transport Security Administration (TSA) predicts record-high travel rates for Labor Day…
Read MoreFAA Agrees to More Rest for Air Traffic Controllers
Under an agreement, controllers will receive a minimum of 10 hours between shifts. The Federal Aviation Administration reached a deal with an airport employee union to give air…
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Senate Passes FAA Bill on Air Safety and Customer Service
The bill would also increase the number of air traffic controllers. The Senate passed a bill to improve air travel safety and boost the number of air traffic…
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Senator Believes Congress May Need Short-Term FAA Extension
Amendment requests have slowed reauthorization proceedings. Senator John Thune of South Dakota stated that Congress may have to pass a short-term extension for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
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