Surface safety technology has been deployed to just under half of U.S. airports. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has installed the 100th…
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New Surface Movement Radar Installed at Reagan National Airport
Secretary Duffy said the new radar equips “controllers as they safeguard our air travel.” The Department of Transportation announced the installation of a new Surface Movement Radar (SMR)…
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Transportation Secretary Unveils New Radar at Newark Liberty Airport
Secretary Duffy says that they are making “real safety and efficiency enhancements at one of our nation’s busiest airports.” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration Administrator…
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NTSB Investigates Safety Incident Involving Marine One Near Reagan National
The military helicopter carrying President Trump experienced a “loss of separation” incident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating a “loss of separation” incident in which Marine…
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FAA and DOT Announce State-of-the-Art Air Traffic Control Software
A contract has been awarded to Air Space Intelligence for cutting-edge technologies to improve flight scheduling and management. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator…
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FAA Invests in Air Traffic Control Tower Modernization
The agency plans tower replacements and upgrades at airports nationwide. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced more than $750 million to replace eight aging air traffic control towers…
Read MoreFAA Hits Recruitment Goal Targeting Gamers for Air Traffic Control
The transportation secretary said the campaign was “wildly successful.” The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ran a targeted recruitment campaign last month after the number of air traffic controllers…
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DOT and FAA Announce New Safety Measures Between Helicopters and Airplanes
Policy shifts air traffic control procedures from visual separation to radar-based spacing U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford recently announced safety…
Read MoreColorado Community College Joins FAA Air Traffic Control Training Program
Administrator Bedford says such partnerships create a “strong pipeline to bring new air traffic controllers into the FAA.” The Department of Transportation announced that the Federal Aviation Administration…
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FBI Cautions Public About the Severity of Laser Strikes Toward Aircraft
Officials emphasize safety risks and criminal penalties for pointing lasers at aircraft. The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Cleveland Field Office, along with the Ohio State Highway Patrol…
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