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FAA has used eBay, 3D printers to replace parts for aging systems, transportation secretary says
President Trump's transportation secretary said Thursday the FAA's air traffic control system "truly is 25, 35, 40 years old ...
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The Trump administration is staffing up parts of FAA, it’s also incentivizing thousands of departures and threatening layoffs
More than 2,700 employees have indicated they want to take an incentive offer to leave the agency, though the final number is ...
FAA meeting with Pentagon officials as agency considers new restrictions on military helicopter flights near DCA
The Federal Aviation Administration is meeting with Pentagon officials Thursday as the agency is considering slapping new ...
Hotline between Reagan National, Pentagon hasn’t worked for 3 years
The hotline between the Department of Defense and air traffic controllers at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has not ...
FAA says it could ban Pentagon from routine VIP transport after DC crash
The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday it may ban the Pentagon from transporting government officials on routine ...
Newark problems and recent crashes put focus on air traffic controller shortage and aging equipment
The recent chronic delays and cancellations at New Jersey’s largest airport have highlighted the shortage of air traffic ...
Aviation safety under scrutiny: Four takeaways from congressional hearings
From Washington to Newark, recent aviation mishaps are prompting Congress to scrutinize safety protocols, revealing a pattern ...
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Federal Aviation Administration To Fast-Track Fixes at Three Major Airports as Disruptions Shake Confidence in Air Travel
Secretary Duffy says new fiber optic wiring will be in place to replace aging copper wires in the next two weeks as ...
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Congressman raises questions about Ramp’s consideration for $25M federal contract
Rep. Gerry Connolly is probing the General Services Administration’s contractor selection process for the government’s ...
El Paso pilot receives prestigious FAA award for aviation excellence
Lyle Byrum, the CEO of JetVia, a local private jet provider, has been awarded the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award by the ...
'Hotline' between Reagan National, Pentagon air traffic was down since 2022: per FAA
A special phone line for air traffic control workers at the Pentagon and Reagan National Airport has not worked since early ...
Watch: Senate holds hearing on FAA modernization
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing Wednesday focused on reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chair of the ...