FAA Forms Panel to Review Air Traffic Control Fatigue

A series of near-miss incidents in 2023 occurred due to staffing shortages. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is forming a panel to address concerns surrounding air traffic controller…

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State Department Seeks Regulation of Higher Airspace Operations

The agency joins allies in a call for action from the International Civil Aviation Organization. The Department of State recently called for the development of international rules of…

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Senators Introduce Congressional Review Act to Counter EPA on Aviation Fuel

The legislators say that proposed regulations could endanger the state’s economy. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan of Alaska have proposed the Congressional Review Act that would review…

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New FAA Committee Focuses on Pilot Mental Health 

They want to reduce stigmas and barriers.  The Department of Transportation’s Office of the Inspector General issued a report in July that discussed the state of the mental…

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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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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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Air Force Receives Electric Air Taxi 

It can carry four passengers and fly up to 100 miles on a single charge.  Joby Aviation delivered the first electric air taxi to Edwards Air Force Base…

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USAF Falls Short of Pilot Training Goals Amid Persistent Challenges

The service is experiencing maintenance and staffing issues as well as other setbacks. The U.S. Air Force will likely miss its fiscal 2023 pilot training target by approximately…

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Smithsonian Displays First Rescue Vehicle at 9/11 Pentagon Attack

Aviation fire suppression vehicles are a crucial tool for first responders. This past weekend the Smithsonian unveiled their latest display piece in the National Air and Space Museum,…

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