The cargo plane killed a total of 15 people after its engine fell off the wing during takeoff. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a two-day hearing…
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FAA Hits Recruitment Goal Targeting Gamers for Air Traffic Control
The transportation secretary said the campaign was “wildly successful.” The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ran a targeted recruitment campaign last month after the number of air traffic controllers…
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Transportation Secretary Encourages Mexico to Comply with Aviation Agreement
He said they have engaged in anti-competitive behavior. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently responded to the consensus reached by his department and Mexico’s Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications, and…
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DOT and FAA Announce New Safety Measures Between Helicopters and Airplanes
Policy shifts air traffic control procedures from visual separation to radar-based spacing U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford recently announced safety…
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FBI Cautions Public About the Severity of Laser Strikes Toward Aircraft
Officials emphasize safety risks and criminal penalties for pointing lasers at aircraft. The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Cleveland Field Office, along with the Ohio State Highway Patrol…
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TSA Announces $45 Fee for Those Without Real ID
The fee is intended to ensure that travelers foot the bill for the extra steps to identity verification. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that the agency would…
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Transportation Secretary Launches Initiative to Revitalize Dulles Airport
Department cites inadequate airport facilities and out-of-date infrastructure. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced his department’s goal to redevelop the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). A Request for Information…
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NTSB Investigates UPS Plane Crash in KY
Officials report the plane’s engine fell off the wing after takeoff. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is assisting in the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation of the crash…
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FAA Reports Runway Safety System Success in Preventing Accidents
The EMAS technology successfully stopped two aircraft runway overruns in Boca Raton and Chicago. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that Engineered Materials Arresting Systems (EMAS) safely stopped…
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Transportation Department Launches New Online Portal for Air Travel Complaints
ACERS replaces decades-old system, offering faster processing and stronger data protections. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the launch of a modernized online system for submitting and processing…
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