Michael Whitaker, Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration
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FAA Advises Further Search Before Raising Pilot Retirement Age
Senate panel approves increased FAA staffing, rejected the retirement age update. The Federal Aviation Administration sent a letter to Congress this week advising further review with regard to…
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FAA Orders Boeing Max 9 Grounding After Panel Blows Off Mid-Flight
Alaska Airlines flight experienced rapid depressurization after take-off from Portland, Oregon. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered the temporary grounding of the 737 Boeing Max 9 after a…
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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…
Read MoreNew 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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U.S. Aviation Authorities Implement Reforms for Holiday Travel
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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