Flight crew members and passengers are being interviewed in the door panel incident from January. Alaska Airlines stated that it is “fully cooperating” with the Department of Justice…
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DOT Proposes Rule for Air Travel for Wheelchair Users
New standards plan to enhance assistance, penalties for mishandling, and on-board accessibility. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg introduced a new rule from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to ensure…
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FAA Comments on Boeing Quality Control After Audit
The agency will release more details once the company has been given time to submit an action plan. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) faulted flaws in Boeing’s manufacturing…
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The U.S. Urges Citizens to Leave Haiti as Gangs Seize Control
The U.S. embassy in Port-au-Prince currently has limited operations. The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, issued an updated security alert for U.S. citizens after armed gangs broke thousands…
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FAA Awards $970 Million to Improve 114 Airports
The funding will build and expand terminal facilities in 44 states and three territories. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $970 million to 44 states and three…
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FAA Investigating United Airlines Flight with Damaged Wing
The Boston-bound plane made an emergency landing in Denver. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the damage to a United Flight that made an emergency landing due to…
Read MoreNTSB Reports Four Bolts Missing from Boeing 737 Max 9 Panel
Agency finalizes report after door panel blew off mid-flight. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its report this week on the midair blowout of a Boeing 737…
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FAA Advises Further Search Before Raising Pilot Retirement Age
Senate panel approves increased FAA staffing, rejected the retirement age update. The Federal Aviation Administration sent a letter to Congress this week advising further review with regard to…
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Human Trafficking Solutions Award for 2024 Launched by DOT
The contest is part of the department’s recognition of February as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has opened applications for their 2024 Combating…
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TSA To Expand Facial Recognition in Airports
The administrator says biometrics are more effective and efficient. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plans to expand its facial recognition technology to more than 400 federally-run airports across…
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