TSA program reaches 5 million passengers
The TSA Pre✓ program has surpassed 5 million enrolled passengers, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said. The program allows low-risk travelers to experience a faster screening pro...
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Sen. Blumenthal pushes for passenger protections
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) recently spoke out against a recommendation by the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee to reduce the number of required training hours for copilots. ...
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Committee approves FAA funding through 2021
The Senate Commerce Committee recently advanced legislation designed to fund the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through 2021. The bill also maintains the perimeter rules between Thurgood Mar...
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Implementation of DHS plans to enhance security requirements draws concerns from air industry
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced its decision to require enhanced security measures as an alternative to restrictions on large portable electronic devices in the cabin on a...
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Rep. Comstock supports House committee advancement of FAA reauthorization bill
U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA) praised the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s recent decision to advance the 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization (AIRR) ...
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IATA calls on Russian Federation to implement global standards in aviation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently called on the Russian Federation to maximize the economic and social benefits generated by its growing air transport sector by implementing ...
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Aircraft industry groups support airport infrastructure legislation
The Aircraft Electronics Association, along with 27 other industry organizations, recently sent a letter of support to congressional leadership regarding the Forward Looking Investment in GA, Hangars,...
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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approves 21st Century AIRR Act
The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved the the 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act this week by a vote of 32 to 25. The bipartis...
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Sens. Markey, Blumenthal introduce Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights
U.S. Sens. Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) recently introduced the Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights ahead of consideration of the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorizat...
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Air traffic controllers group supports House air traffic control reform bill
Following House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster’s (R-PA) introduction of a sweeping aviation reform bill, National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) Presi...
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General Dynamics delivers 10,000th air traffic control radio to FAA, US Department of Defense
As part of the NEXCOM 2 modernization program, the radio products team at General Dynamics Mission Systems recently delivered the 10,000th CM-300/350 VHF-UHF V2 radio, which have replaced the antiquat...
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Airports urge modernization of passenger facility charge, airport infrastructure
Two major airport organizations are calling for the modernization of certain airport functions and the removal of a cap on passenger facility charges as part of recently introduced Federal Aviation Ad...
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Aviation manufacturers praise certification reform focus of Senate FAA reauthorization bill
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) recently praised the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee for introducing a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthoriz...
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Airlines for America applauds House FAA reauthorization bill
Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for U.S. airlines, recently praised the introduction of legislation in the House of Representatives to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Admi...
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AOPA, general aviation groups oppose legislation promoting air traffic control privatization
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) recently joined several general aviation groups in opposing air traffic control (ATC) privatization legislation reintroduced by U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster...
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Bipartisan legislation introduced to advance drone development
U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA), John Hoeven (R-ND), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and Dean Heller (R-NV) recently introduced the Safe DRONE Act of 2017, which seeks to ensure that the United States co...
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Senate bill authorizing funding, programs for the FAA praised by NBAA
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen recently applauded a bipartisan Senate bill that aims to authorize funding and programs for the Federal Aviation Administration...
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Broad FAA reform legislation introduced in the House
Bipartisan legislation that would provide sweeping, transformational reform to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was recently introduced in the House of Representatives. The 21st Century A...
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Southwest Airlines Cargo wins Domestic Carrier of the Year Award for eighth-straight year
Southwest Airlines Co. was recently named Domestic Carrier of the Year, one of the air cargo industry’s top awards, for the eighth consecutive year by the Airforwarders Association. Southwest Ai...
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Air transport industry adds $12 billion to South Africa’s GDP
The air transport industry in South Africa contributes $12 billion, or 3.5 percent, to the nation’s GDP, according to an International Air Transport Association (IATA) study. The country's air t...
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