The funding is to support sustainable aviation fuel production and low-emission technology projects across the U.S. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has allocated $291 million under the Inflation…
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TSA Gears Up for Record-High Labor Day Air Travel
17 million people are expected to go through airport security, an 8.5 percent increase over 2023. The Transport Security Administration (TSA) predicts record-high travel rates for Labor Day…
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FAA Transfers 43 Unruly Passenger Cases to FBI
The number of serious cases referred for investigation in three years now at 310. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has referred 43 more unruly plane passenger cases to…
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FAA Requires Immediate Boeing Inspections After LATAM Flight Drop
The agency issues an Airworthiness Directive, sending inspectors to check certain planes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that it is requiring inspections of certain Boeing aircraft after…
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Transportation Secretary Reminds Airlines of Refund Obligations
He calls the lack of compliance with recent policy updates “unacceptable.” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent a letter to the CEOs of America’s ten largest airlines, reiterating policy…
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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…
Read MoreTransportation Department Proposes Ban on Airline Fees for Family Seating
It would require airlines to seat parents next to children without additional charge. The Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed a new rule that would prohibit airlines from charging…
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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…
Read MoreSenator Concerned by Lack of FAA Oversight of Boeing
She wrote to the federal agency about the audits that produced no enforcement actions. Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington, the chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, recently sent…
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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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