Justices heard arguments in the case of an Oregon man who was previously barred from flying. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to…
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FAA Developing Tool to Facilitate Space Launches and Commercial Flights
Congress has extended FAA funding through early March. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking to ensure that increased commercial space launches do not impact commercial flight schedules…
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FAA Forms Panel to Review Air Traffic Control Fatigue
A series of near-miss incidents in 2023 occurred due to staffing shortages. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is forming a panel to address concerns surrounding air traffic controller…
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Transportation Inspector General Releases Secretary’s Travel Review
The extensive flight use complied with government regulations. The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of Inspector General, the department’s internal accountability office, concluded that Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s use…
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DOT Fines Southwest Airlines for 2022 Holiday Meltdown
The largest-ever penalty for violating consumer protections. The Department of Transportation has issued a civil penalty against Southwest Airlines, requiring the company to pay $140 million for canceling…
Read MoreState Department Seeks Regulation of Higher Airspace Operations
The agency joins allies in a call for action from the International Civil Aviation Organization. The Department of State recently called for the development of international rules of…
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Northeast Storm System Brings Floods, High Winds, and Power Outages
Powerful storms disrupt holiday travel. The mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the nation have experienced heavy rain, gusty winds, and flash and coastal flooding over the weekend. The…
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Senate Proposes Ban on TSA Use of Facial Recognition
Civil rights groups voice support for the Traveler Privacy Protection Act. Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the Senate to restrict the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) gathering of…
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New FAA Committee Focuses on Pilot Mental Health
They want to reduce stigmas and barriers. The Department of Transportation’s Office of the Inspector General issued a report in July that discussed the state of the mental…
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FAA Announces Steps to Address Issues Raised in Safety Review
The agency seeks to improve air traffic controller training and retention. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently released action steps to address America’s shortage of air traffic controllers. A…
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