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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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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Special Envoy Negotiates Return of 6 Americans and Repatriation of Venezuelans
The previous administration had not even done a “wellness check” on the Americans detained in Venezuela. President Trump’s envoy for special missions, Ric Grenell, recently oversaw the deportation…
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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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NTSB Will Assist South Korea’s Investigation into Plane Crash
Sunday’s crash at the Muan International Airport killed all but two people on board. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will head an investigation that will include…
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Osprey Aircraft Deemed Safe After Near-Crash and Gearbox Review
Hybrid helicopter-airplanes resume flights after December 9 grounding. The U.S. Navy and the Air Force cleared their V-22 Ospreys for use after grounding them for two weeks. The…
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FAA and EASA Strengthen Aviation Partnership for Safety and Innovation
New agreement enhances collaboration on safety, technology, and sustainability in global aviation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a Declaration…
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FBI Issues Warning Against Pointing Lasers or Shooting at Suspected Drones
NSA spokesman said there’s no credible threat to national security. The Federal Bureau of Investigation in New Jersey along with the state police issued warnings not to point…
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Senate Majority Leader Works on Local Drone Detection Legislation
He urges DHS to deploy Robin Radar Systems in New York. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Sunday that he’s “working to pass a bill” for local…
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