He says independent leadership is needed to ensure safety in the industry. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas recently expressed his support of President Joe Biden’s nominee Michael Whitaker…
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Transportation Department Announces Airline’s Wheelchair Improvements
United Airlines implementing wheelchair access and information. The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced that United Airlines is beginning to implement the terms of a disability complaint brought…
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Transportation Secretary Warns of Shutdown-Related Air Travel Disruptions
A government shutdown would mean unpaid TSA and air traffic controllers. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg warned that America’s already strained airports will be impacted by a government…
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Representative Peltola’s Husband Dies in Plane Crash
He worked for Alaska’s Bureau of Indian Affairs. Eugene Peltola, the husband of Representative Mary Peltola of Alaska, died Wednesday following an aircraft accident, the representative’s office said. …
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House Oversight Committee Investigates DOT’s Response to Safety Failures
The committee requested internal communications surrounding railroad and flight safety issues. Members of the majority in the House Oversight Committee recently wrote a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete…
Read MoreFAA Seeks to Reduce Airport Near Collisions
$121 million in funding will reconfigure airfields and add lights on taxiways. The Federal Aviation Administration announced that $121 million is being invested to reduce near collisions at…
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DOT Announces Rule for Airplane Restroom Accessibility
Inaccessible lavatories are an issue for disabled passengers. The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a final rule requiring airlines to install fully accessible bathrooms in all new single-aisle…
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State Department Passport Backlog Leads to Senate Action
Senators respond to passport processing delays. The U.S. State Department is experiencing a significant backlog in passport processing after the COVID-19 pandemic suspension and lull in renewal requests…
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FAA Warns of Flight Delays Leading into July 4th Holiday
Thunderstorms in the Northeast and heat or wind in other areas of the country are impacting travel times. The Federal Aviation Administration said travelers should expect widespread delays…
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Interior to Review Alaskan Land Swap Proposal
The agency is considering a trade of protected land for noncommercial road access. The Department of the Interior (DOI) recently announced that officials will be assessing the environmental…
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