Category: FAA

FAA panel blames rising US aviation risk on ‘recurring gridlock’ in Congress

Newsbreak 2 weeks ago in Around The World, Aviation, Breaking News, Business, Congress, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, government shutdown, House, News, Senate, Thanksgiving, Transportation, Travel 0

A panel from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) blames the rising risks of flying on the “recurring gridlock” and politically motivated government shutdowns in Congress. The FAA said incidents at the beginning of the year prompted a team to review its operations, finding “an increase in the most serious type of runway incursions.” In its report, the panel said many of the issues — including…

Biden FAA nominee confirmed after 19-month vacancy

Newsbreak 1 month ago in Administration, Around The World, Breaking News, FAA, Michael Whitaker, Senate, Senate confirmation, Transportation 0

President Biden’s pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was confirmed Tuesday after 19 months of the agency not having a Senate-confirmed head. Michael Whitaker, a former deputy FAA administrator, was confirmed in a 98-0 Senate vote, ending the over-a-year span in which the agency had no Senate-confirmed chief. Whitaker enters the position as the agency faces issues like an air traffic controller shortage…