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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Group of Legislators to Meet with Boeing CEO
At issue is the grounding of the 737 Max 9 aircraft. Senators Ted Cruz of Texas and Mark Warner of Virginia, as well as other members of Congress,…
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District Judge Blocks JetBlue Purchase of Spirit Airlines
Justice Department filed suit against the $3.8 billion purchase as monopolistic behavior. Judge William Young of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts blocked JetBlue Airways’…
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Transportation Department Releases Report on 2023 Air Travel
Transportation secretary celebrates 10-year low cancellation rate. The Department of Transportation celebrated the lowest flight cancellation rate in U.S. aviation in a decade. The Transportation Security Administration reported…
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FAA Launches Formal Investigation of Boeing 737 Max 9
They grounded 71 aircraft with the same cabin panel. The Federal Aviation Administration announced a formal investigation into the Boeing 737 MAX9 aircraft following an incident aboard an…
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Winter Storm System Causes Extensive Power Outages in the East
New York and Pennsylvania hit especially hard with high winds and heavy rain. A severe and powerful storm system has hit New England and the mid-Atlantic states, producing…
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FBI Asks SCOTUS to Maintain No-Fly List Secrecy
Justices heard arguments in the case of an Oregon man who was previously barred from flying. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to…
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FAA Developing Tool to Facilitate Space Launches and Commercial Flights
Congress has extended FAA funding through early March. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking to ensure that increased commercial space launches do not impact commercial flight schedules…
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