Senate

Presidential aircraft descended to reported 375 feet over Washington.

Measure would require FAA changes to medical certification and mental health policies.

Measure would expand access to ADS-B-based traffic displays and training at federal contract towers.

His departure would leave the five-member safety board with three members unless another member is seated before Oct. 2.

Kelly and Gallego cited GA departure procedures, established noise gates and projected community impacts.

Tuesday’s Senate hearing raised concerns that open-records laws may be limiting the safety data airports need to make SMS programs fully effective.

The issue centers on House ALERT Act language included alongside broader ADS-B safety proposals.

Lawmakers and aviation groups discussed ADS-B In, runway surveillance and ATC modernization during a hearing on National Airspace System safety.

Preliminary report says the aircraft was substantially damaged during a gear-up landing near Ennis, Montana.

Bipartisan measure moves forward with industry backing and calls for FAA reforms.