FAA News Updates
FAA Slows Reagan Airport’s Flight Arrival Rate
U.S. aviation safety regulators are slowing the rate of arrivals at Ronald Reagan airport to help ease the strain on air traffic controllers after last week's deadly midair collision.
Duffy Reaffirms DOT’s Safety Focus Amid Air, Rail Concerns
After becoming the nation’s top transportation official, Secretary Sean Duffy pointed to the Department of Transportation’s long-standing primary focus: safety.
Trump Picks Chris Rocheleau for Interim FAA Chief
President Donald Trump has chosen Chris Rocheleau to lead the Federal Aviation Administration on an interim basis.
Duffy Vows to Not Protect Musk in NHTSA Probe of Tesla
Sean Duffy, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead USDOT, promised to not interfere with ongoing NHTSA investigations into Tesla if confirmed as secretary.
FAA Issues Rule That Moves Air Taxis Closer to Takeoff
Federal regulators gave a strong push to electric-powered air taxis Oct. 22 by issuing a final rule for operating the aircraft and how pilots will be trained to fly them.
October 23, 2024Joby Says FAA OKs In-House Software for Air Taxi Service
Joby Aviation said it received regulatory clearance to use software products that the electric aviation startup has developed in-house since acquiring Uber’s air taxi division in 2021.
FAA Needs to Improve Staffing, Technology, Says Expert Panel
Aviation experts who examined the Federal Aviation Administration’s safety record say the agency needs better staffing, equipment and tech to manage a surge in close calls between planes.
Biden Will Nominate Michael Whitaker as Next FAA Chief
President Joe Biden will nominate Michael Whitaker to lead the Federal Aviation Administration after his first choice withdrew in March after facing opposition from Republican senators.
Vacancies Common Among Heads of Transportation Agencies
Three of the major U.S. transportation safety agencies are without permanent leaders as the U.S. contends with toxic railway spills, near-collisions on runways and rising traffic deaths.
DOT’s Polly Trottenberg Chosen as Acting FAA Head
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has picked Polly Trottenberg, a top aide in the Transportation Department, to serve as acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.