Category: Duffy, Sean P

Boeing’s Large 737 Max Jet Secures U.S. Approval

The New York Times – Travel:
After years of delay, the Federal Aviation Administration certified the 737 Max 10, the largest version of Boeing’s most popular plane.
How the Trump Administration Is Eroding Airline Passengers’ Rights

The New York Times – Travel:
Under Sean Duffy, the Transportation Department has worked to roll back consumer protections. Passenger advocates say the changes favor airlines.
Budget Airlines Ask Trump Administration for Billions as Fuel Costs Rise

The New York Times – Business:
A trade group for the airlines is seeking $2.5 billion to help offset the big jump in jet fuel costs since the start of U.S.-Israeli attacks against Iran.
United Airlines Says It Pitched American on Merger but Was Rebuffed

The New York Times – Business:
United’s chief acknowledged for the first time that he had broached the idea of a merger with American, which was unwilling to consider it.
Why Everyone, Including Trump, Is Talking About Airline Mergers

The New York Times – Business:
A few carriers are making a lot of money while many are struggling. President Trump and industry executives seem to think mergers may be the answer.
U.S. Nears Loan to Rescue Spirit Airlines

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration is negotiating a deal that would provide as much as $500 million to the struggling company, which is in its second bankruptcy in two years.
The Night the Government Closed the Skies Over El Paso

The New York Times – Business:
A high-energy laser weapon and a power struggle between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.
A Squabble in D.C. Yields Chaos in El Paso

The New York Times – Business:
A high-energy laser weapon and quarrels between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.
How Many Air Traffic Controllers Are Needed Overnight?

The New York Times – Business:
The accident at LaGuardia has raised questions about whether the minimum standard of two air traffic controllers on overnight shifts is sufficient.
Safety Experts Considered LaGuardia Challenging but Not an Outlier

The New York Times – Business:
Regulators, pilots and others in aviation have worried about the kind of runway accident that happened at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday.
Trump’s Actions Test the Fragile World of Air Travel

The New York Times – Business:
Last-minute announcements and abrupt changes by the Trump administration have caused confusion in an already strained U.S. aviation system.
Sikh Truckers Found Refuge In Trucking Until The Trump Administration’s Crackdown

Two high-profile crashes and a Trump administration crackdown have brought worry, and wariness, to the community.