DOT to Overhaul FAA Organizational Structure
Reorganization creates new safety office, consolidates oversight functions.
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FAA Awards Radar Replacement Contracts
New surveillance systems slated to begin phased rollout this year.
DOT Selects Prime Integrator of New ATC System
Coalition praises step forward as agencies outline priorities for new national system.
DOT Considering Dulles Overhaul
RFI invites industry proposals for new terminals, concourses at Washington Dulles International Airport.
FAA Issues RFS for Prime Integrator of New ATC System
Agency seeks single contractor to manage sweeping modernization effort
DOT To Audit FAA Oversight Of Boeing 737 And 787 Production
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has announced plans to audit of the FAA’s oversight of Boeing 737 and 787 production. According to a memorandum released by the OIG, the audit will focus on the FAA’s process for “identifying and resolving production issues and addressing allegations of undue pressure within […]
U.S. Blocks Russian Aircraft From All Domestic Airspace
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the FAA have issued orders blocking Russian aircraft and airlines from entering and using U.S. domestic airspace. The ban has been issued via a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) (PDF) and regulatory orders (PDF) which will suspend operations of “all aircraft owned, certified, operated, registered, chartered, leased, or controlled […]
New Members Appointed To FAA Drone Advisory Committee
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced new appointments to the FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) on Tuesday. According to the FAA, the twelve new DAC members represent unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/drone) interests in areas such as industry, research, academia, retail, technology, and state and local government. Members will serve a two-year term. “As […]
Transportation Secretary Announces $10 Billion In Airport Relief
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has announced that approximately $10 billion in relief funds will be awarded to commercial and general aviation airports through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Airport Grant Program. According to the Department of Transportation, the funding will “support continuing operations and replace lost revenue resulting from the […]
MAX Concerns Launch DOT Audit Of FAA Pilot Training Requirements
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of Inspector General announced on Monday that it has initiated an audit of the FAA’s pilot training requirements due to concerns raised by the fatal crashes of Lion Air Flight 610 in October 2018 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 in March 2019, both Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The […]
