Multiple thousands of flights were canceled in just 2 days. Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington, stated last week that they will be…
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U.S. Safety Officials to Review Hawaiian Airlines Flight
Extreme turbulence injured 36 people, and 20 were hospitalized. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced that they would be investigating an incident of extreme turbulence on a…
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Memphis Cargo Hub Improved by De-Icing Pads
New 3.3 million square foot pads critical for FedEx holiday freight transport. The Department of Transportation announced that the Memphis International Airport has completed its new 3.3 million…
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Some Air Marshals to Refuse Mexican Border Deployment
They are being reassigned outside of their official roles. More than a dozen Transportation Security Administration (TSA) air marshals reportedly intend to refuse deployment to the U.S.-Mexico border…
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Military Intercepts Russian Bombers Near Alaska
U.S. Air Force fighters escorted them back toward Russian airspace. The U.S. military spotted two Russian Tu-95 Bear-H bombers near Alaska earlier this week. The North American Aerospace…
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EPA Concerned with Lead in Aviation Fuel
Commercial jet fuel is not leaded. The Environmental Protection Agency said it was proposing to declare emissions from piston-engine aircraft operating on leaded fuel as posing a danger…
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FAA Allows Delta to Temporarily Cut Some Flights
Full refunds for canceled flights are a condition for cuts. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) decided last week to allow Delta Air Lines to temporarily cut off some…
Read MoreDOT Allocates $16.9 Million for Small Air Services
Department will help air services in 25 communities across 20 states. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced this past Wednesday that $16.5 million will be awarded to assist…
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Legislation Would Guarantee Refunds for Canceled Flights
Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts says, “Enough is enough.” Legislation was introduced Monday in both the House and Senate that would require airlines to provide cash refunds to…
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Senator Graham Proposes Raising Pilot Retirement Age
The move is an attempt to address the commercial pilot shortage. A group led by Senator Lindsay Graham of South Carolina proposed legislation to raise the mandatory retirement…
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