Transportation Secretary Announces New Air Traffic Control System

The current system has had relatively little upgrading in 25 to 30 years. Secretary Sean Duffy has announced that the Transportation Department will request Congressional funding for a…

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FAA Announces Permanent Ban on Helicoptors Near D.C. Airport

Safety concerns prompt the airspace restriction following the January collision that killed 67 people. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a permanent ban on helicopter flights along a…

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NTSB Recommends Permanent Limits on Helicopters at Reagan National Airport

Chair Homendy calls the close proximity an “intolerable risk to aviation safety.” This week, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) “urgently recommended” that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…

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FAA Launches Plan to Expedite Air Traffic Controller Recruitment

New hiring process aims to address staffing shortages and improve aviation safety. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced an initiative to accelerate the hiring of air traffic controllers, following…

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SpaceX to Assist FAA in Modernizing Air Traffic Systems

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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