The transportation secretary said that “American families deserve state-of-the-art runways and infrastructure that will make their travel experience safer, smoother, and more efficient.” Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary…
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TSA Discovers Explosive Materials in Suspect‘s Carry-On
Authorities determined the device, powder, and fuse were “viable and energetic.” The Transportation Safety Administration found explosive material and five mobile phones in a California man’s carry-on at…
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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…
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FAA Completes First Phase of Pilot Alert System Overhaul
After a system failure in 2023, NOTAM has been uploaded to the cloud. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed…
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FAA 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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Transportation Secretary Encourages Mexico to Comply with Aviation Agreement
He said they have engaged in anti-competitive behavior. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently responded to the consensus reached by his department and Mexico’s Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications, and…
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FAA Proposes Fines Against Airlines Over Drug and Alcohol Testing Noncompliance
Allegations involve incomplete follow-up procedures after positive drug and alcohol tests. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed civil penalties against two airlines over alleged violations of drug…
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DOT Secretary and FAA Administrator Visit LaGuardia After Plane Crash
An Air Canada flight collided with a fire truck on the runway as the airliner landed. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford…
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DHS Restarts Global Entry Program During Shutdown
The expedited traveler program resumes after a temporary suspension tied to staffing and funding constraints. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently reinstated the Global Entry program earlier…
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State Department Reports 50k Americans Returned from Middle East
As the war in Iran continues, the agency continues to provide evacuation options. The State Department reported that, of the approximately 50,000 Americans who have safely returned to…
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