$1.776 billion has been granted to forty-six U.S. states to assist with airport upgrades for safety, runway rehabilitations, and family-friendly enhancements. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that…
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Ronald Reagan National Airport will Close for USA 250th Anniversary Celebrations
Arrivals and departures will cease at noon on July 4th. Flights will be grounded at Ronald Reagan National Airport for the United States’ 250th Anniversary celebrations starting at…
Read MoreTransportation Department Invests in Airport Infrastructure Modernization
The transportation secretary said that “American families deserve state-of-the-art runways and infrastructure that will make their travel experience safer, smoother, and more efficient.” Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary…
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TSA Discovers Explosive Materials in Suspect‘s Carry-On
Authorities determined the device, powder, and fuse were “viable and energetic.” The Transportation Safety Administration found explosive material and five mobile phones in a California man’s carry-on at…
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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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FAA Proposes Fines Against Airlines Over Drug and Alcohol Testing Noncompliance
Allegations involve incomplete follow-up procedures after positive drug and alcohol tests. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed civil penalties against two airlines over alleged violations of drug…
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U.S. Senate Confirms Senator Markwayne Mullin as Head of Homeland Security
The upper chamber has still not funded the department. The Senate confirmed Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma on Monday evening to the position of Secretary of the Department…
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DHS Restarts Global Entry Program During Shutdown
The expedited traveler program resumes after a temporary suspension tied to staffing and funding constraints. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently reinstated the Global Entry program earlier…
Read MoreTransportation Department Debuts DCA’s Technology Upgrade
Electronic flight strips have now been adopted by 15 airports nationwide. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy visited Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to highlight the airport’s recent upgrade…
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CDC Surveillance Program Reaches One Million Voluntary Participants
Traveler-based genomic monitoring strengthens early detection of health threats. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that its Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance program has surpassed one million…
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