USDOT issues new drone rules
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Friday that it had released two new final rules for the use of unmanned aircraft – or drones. Th...
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Congressional leaders applaud passage of comprehensive aircraft safety legislation
Congressional leaders in House and Senate transportation committees joined together to applaud the final passage of the Aircraft Certification, Safety and Accountability Act last week. The bill, w...
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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unveils Newark Liberty terminal features
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey officials recently unveiled Newark Liberty International Airport terminal features as part of its commitment to transform three major airports. The more...
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COVID relief package includes more than $45B in aid for transportation industry
On Monday, Congress approved an additional COVID-19 relief package and government funding legislation that included more than $45 billion in emergency aid for the transportation industry. In addit...
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Sen. Wicker releases FAA Investigation Report
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, said his committee’s look into the Federal Aviation Administration revealed some troublesome fin...
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Kansas Gov. Kelly signs deal with FAA for Supersonic Flight Corridor
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz announced that the state had finalized an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a c...
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Airline industry urges Cuomo prioritize airline workers for vaccines
Airlines for America (A4A) has joined more than a dozen other airline industry groups to urge New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to prioritize airline workers as essential employees when it comes to vaccine d...
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Transportation construction activity to fall modestly next year, ARTBA says
A new report from the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has projected a 5.5 percent decline in transportation construction activity in 2021. The report, released earlier...
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USDOT supports record number of licensed commercial space launches
The U.S Department of Transportation supported a record 35 licensed commercial space launches so far in 2020, beating the record of 33 established in 2018. And there may be more on the way before ...
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ACI assesses airport industry pandemic impact
A recently released Airports Council International (ACI) World report details the pandemic's economic impact on the airport industry and the prospects for recovery. According to ACI's Advisory Bull...
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Volume continues to fall at Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, officials say
The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to impact passenger volumes at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, officials said Friday. Passenger volume in October across Port Authority airports ...
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A4A supports service animal regulation revision
Airlines for America (A4A) officials said the organization supports the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) revision of its Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) regulations regarding service animal a...
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Reps. DeFazio, Larsen ask GAO to study risks of air travel during COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. Reps. Peter DeFazio (D-OR), chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Rick Larsen (D-WA), Chair of the Subcommittee on aviation, want the U.S. General Accountability ...
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USDOT issues final rule on “unfair” and “deceptive” aviation practices
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced Friday that it had issued a final rule on its definitions for the terms “unfair” and “deceptive” when it comes to aviation consumer prot...
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Funds earmarked for North Carolina airport projects
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced more than $6.6 million in state and federal funding would aid five airports in executing varied projects. The allotment of grants is sl...
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IATA anticipates continued airline industry losses
Based on its revised airline industry outlook for the remainder of this year and 2021, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) anticipates losses to continue into next year. Per the IATA...
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GAMA touts pilot training safety agreement
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is espousing the benefits of a pair of EU-U.S. Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement annexes regarding Cooperation in the Regulation of Civil Aviati...
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Lawmakers advance aviation safety, certification measure
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has advanced the Aircraft Safety and Certification Reform Act of 2020, seeking to bolster safety and certification initiatives. Sens. Ro...
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International Air group prepares for global distribution of vaccine
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released guidance for the air cargo industry to ensure those in the industry are ready for the large-scale handling, transporting, and distributi...
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ACI pledges support for aviation industry pandemic recovery
During its World General Assembly, the Airports Council International (ACI) adopted a resolution supporting aviation industry COVID-19 pandemic recovery, urging best practices for health measures with...
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