Administrator Bedford said the demonstration will “help us build a system that connects Americans in rural communities and larger metropolitan areas.” The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that…
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New Surface Movement Radar Installed at Reagan National Airport
Secretary Duffy said the new radar equips “controllers as they safeguard our air travel.” The Department of Transportation announced the installation of a new Surface Movement Radar (SMR)…
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NTSB Investigates Safety Incident Involving Marine One Near Reagan National
The military helicopter carrying President Trump experienced a “loss of separation” incident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating a “loss of separation” incident in which Marine…
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President and Transportation Secretary Announce Dulles Renovation Plans
The $20 billion budget is intended to make necessary renovations to the airport. President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced plans this week for the renovation…
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ICE Expands Immigration Enforcement at U.S. Airports
The operations include on foreign citizens who have overstayed their visas. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have begun enforcement operations in at least 15 airports across the…
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FAA Awards Grants to Upgrade U.S. Airport Infrastructure
$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…
Read MoreRonald 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…
Read MoreTSA 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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