Senate Confirms FAA Administrator

Position authorized after 18-month vacancy. The Senate voted unanimously to approve Michael Whitaker as the next administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  The FAA has been operating…

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Nearly 1,000 U.S. Citizens Evacuated from Israel

President’s administration partners with airlines to offer flights to Europe. The U.S. Department of State has transported nearly 1,000 Americans from Israel to Europe, purchasing chartered flights from…

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Senator Cruz Supports FAA Nominee

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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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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Aviation Industry Taps Military Vets to Fill Job Openings

Airlines continue to experience pilot shortages. The U.S. aviation industry is facing a continued shortage of qualified pilots to fill ever-increasing job openings. The U.S. Bureau of Labor…

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President Creates New Role to Address Anti-Competitive Practices

The role will work with the National Economic Council to curb monopolies to protect small businesses. President Joe Biden created a new position in the National Economic Council…

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House Committee Votes to Raise Required Pilot Retirement Age

Legislators seek to address the current shortage of commercial airline pilots. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted to raise the age of mandatory pilot retirement from 65…

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Transportation Department Issues Airline Reforms

President Biden says it will make air travel better for all Americans. The U.S. Department of Transportation issued two airline industry reforms this week. “When an airline causes…

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