$1.9 billion provided to develop airport safety and noise reduction across 48 states. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced that $1.9 billion will be distributed to airport…
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NHTSA Announces BMW Recall of 720,000 Vehicles
The X1, X3, and X5 models have improperly sealed electrical connectors near the water pump. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced this week that BMW is…
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Transportation Department Finalizes Training Requirements for Public Transit Safety
The department issued a final rule updating the FTA Safety Certification Training Program. The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a final rule updating its Public Transportation Safety Certification…
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NTSB Conducts Two-Day Boeing Investigative Hearing
First day held 10 hours of interviews with company leaders and witnesses. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) conducted a two-day investigative hearing into Boeing this week, examining…
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Transportation Department Announces Funding for Airport Improvements
Construction projects across 299 airports in 46 states will receive a total of $374 million. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced that 299 airports have been selected…
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FAA 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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HUD Distributes Grants to Improve 65 Public Housing Agencies
The funding supports the installation, repair, or replacement of essential safety systems. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently distributed $10 million in grant funding to…
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Transportation Secretary Announces Investment in Nationwide Road Improvements
The department awards funding to 148 local construction projects across the country. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced that a collective $1.8 billion will fund the completion of…
Read MoreBoeing Faces Possible Criminal Fine from DOJ
In May, the department concluded the company was in violation of an agreement to avoid criminal charges. This week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) received a letter from…
Read MoreBoeing CEO Testifies Before Senate Subcommittee
Senators express skepticism over claims that the company is ready to address safety concerns. The outgoing CEO of Boeing, David Calhoun, testified before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on…
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