FAA official attributes deadly January helicopter crash to lack of communication. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees testified before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee last week, where…
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Transportation Secretary Proposes Raising Retirement Age for Air Traffic Controllers
The air traffic controllers’ union proposes penalizing workers who take the waiver to stay on the job. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently said he plans to offer air…
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Transportation Secretary Announces Overhaul of Air Traffic Control System
The new FAA plan aims to replace aging infrastructure with modern technology across thousands of sites. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced a comprehensive plan to…
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State Department Updates Travel Warnings Ahead of Summer Months
The department has published advisories as Americans prepare for travel season. The State Department recently updated its travel advisories ahead of the summer months, the most popular season…
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TSA Will Implement REAL ID Compliance in May
DHS secretary says it is being enforced because it is the law. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced last week that they will be implementing REAL ID requirements…
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FAA and NTSB Investigate Hudson River Tourist Helicopter Crash
The aircraft broke apart in midair, possibly caused by a rotor failure. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash of a tourist…
Read MoreTransportation Secretary Announces New Air Traffic Control System
The current system has had relatively little upgrading in 25 to 30 years. Secretary Sean Duffy has announced that the Transportation Department will request Congressional funding for a…
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FAA Announces Permanent Ban on Helicoptors Near D.C. Airport
Safety concerns prompt the airspace restriction following the January collision that killed 67 people. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a permanent ban on helicopter flights along a…
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NTSB Recommends Permanent Limits on Helicopters at Reagan National Airport
Chair Homendy calls the close proximity an “intolerable risk to aviation safety.” This week, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) “urgently recommended” that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
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FAA Launches Plan to Expedite Air Traffic Controller Recruitment
New hiring process aims to address staffing shortages and improve aviation safety. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced an initiative to accelerate the hiring of air traffic controllers, following…
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