The industry still faces staffing shortages. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have launched efforts to modernize and enhance the country’s aviation…
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Senate Confirms FAA Administrator
Position authorized after 18-month vacancy. The Senate voted unanimously to approve Michael Whitaker as the next administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA has been operating…
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Senator Cruz Supports FAA Nominee
He says independent leadership is needed to ensure safety in the industry. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas recently expressed his support of President Joe Biden’s nominee Michael Whitaker…
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Air Force Receives Electric Air Taxi
It can carry four passengers and fly up to 100 miles on a single charge. Joby Aviation delivered the first electric air taxi to Edwards Air Force Base…
Read MorePresident Submits New Nominee for FAA Administrator
Michael Whitaker previously served in the FAA. President Joe Biden has announced his latest nominee for administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), picking former FAA deputy administrator…
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FAA Seeks to Reduce Airport Near Collisions
$121 million in funding will reconfigure airfields and add lights on taxiways. The Federal Aviation Administration announced that $121 million is being invested to reduce near collisions at…
Read MoreFAA Pauses Return-to-Office Plans
Union opposition leads to renegotiations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) paused the return-to-office plans that had been announced after unions claimed it violated their collective bargaining agreement. The…
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DOT Secretary Appoints New Members to Human Trafficking Committee
Their work raises awareness of human trafficking in the transportation sector. The U.S. Department of Transportation is partnering with leaders in the transportation industry as well as state…
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Aviation Industry Taps Military Vets to Fill Job Openings
Airlines continue to experience pilot shortages. The U.S. aviation industry is facing a continued shortage of qualified pilots to fill ever-increasing job openings. The U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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Congress Seeks Common Ground on Government Funding
Federal budget as well as farm bill and FAA authorizations due by September 30. The current year’s budget was finally passed by Congress on June 5 after much…
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