New programs cannot turn out the numbers needed to make up for the controller shortfall. But they hope to have a higher success rate than the Federal Aviation Agency’s official academy.
Category: Transportation Department (US)
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Trump Uses Shutdown to Maximize Pain for Democrats and Move Forward With Layoffs
The Trump administration forged ahead with plans to conduct mass layoffs, as the fiscal standoff appeared to intensify.
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What Travelers Need to Know About the Possible Government Shutdown
A federal work stoppage could bring longer lines at the airport, national park closures, and significant losses in tourism revenue.
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The Trump Administration Wants to Roll Back Airline Passenger Rights
The Transportation Department’s apparent openness to undoing government policies protecting the rights of airline passengers could have wide ramifications.
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Trump Administration Drops Biden Plan for Flight Delay Compensation
The Trump administration said it will withdraw former President Biden’s plan to require airlines to compensate passengers for carrier-caused disruptions.
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Senate Confirms Bryan Bedford to Lead F.A.A.
The agency is under pressure to modernize outdated air traffic control systems that have contributed to a series of outages, near-misses, and deadly accidents in recent months.
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United Faces Race Discrimination Lawsuit After Barring Passengers
Two Asian American women were mistaken for each other. One was accused of physically assaulting a flight attendant, but both were denied boarding, a lawsuit claims.
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F.A.A. Further Restricts Area Around Reagan Airport to Helicopters
The agency has taken steps to reduce the risk of midair collisions after a military helicopter struck a commercial flight in January, killing everyone on both crafts.
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Senators Demand Government Watchdog Inquiries Into D.C. Plane Crash
Families of the victims in the deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport have made additional investigations of the crash a top priority.
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Should You Fly Through Newark Airport? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Technology and staffing problems have plagued the airport, one of the nation’s busiest hubs. Officials say they are trying to resolve the issues, but concerns remain.
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Elon Musk’s Boring Company Is in Talks With Government Over Amtrak Project
The Federal Railroad Administration has brought in the tunneling company to help with a multibillion-dollar rail project.
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How Lost Radar and Silent Radios Have Upended Newark Air Travel
A technical outage in Philadelphia last week terrified air traffic controllers and stranded passengers. As the summer travel season looms, the F.A.A. is racing to address the problems.