Articles tagged “faa”

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Pilot Mental Health: Safety Board Chair Calls for FAA Action on ‘Bureaucratic Nightmare’

Unraveling the "bureaucratic nightmare" that is the FAA's mental health processes will be tough. But NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy is firm that it needs to be done.

Edward Russell | 3 weeks ago

Pilot Mental Health: Safety Board Chair Calls for FAA Action on ‘Bureaucratic Nightmare’

Airlines

Pilot Mental Health Treatment is ‘Broken.’ A Fix May be Coming.

Fear of career reprisals has many pilots keeping mental health concerns in the closet. The new FAA administrator wants to change that.

Edward Russell | 1 month ago

Pilot Mental Health Treatment is ‘Broken.’ A Fix May be Coming.

Airlines

U.S. Prepares for Record Thanksgiving Air Travel as System Faces Numerous Strains

Travelers must be ready for busy airports and full planes this Thanksgiving. And just remember, no one controls the weather.

Edward Russell | 1 month ago

U.S. Prepares for Record Thanksgiving Air Travel as System Faces Numerous Strains

Airlines

U.S. Air Traffic Controller Shortage Won’t End Soon

Today's podcast discusses air traffic control woes, startup funding wins, and TripAdvisor's experiences survey.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago

U.S. Air Traffic Controller Shortage Won’t End Soon

Airlines

Air Traffic Controller Shortage Could Last Into the 2030s

The U.S. government needs to step up if it wants to ease the air traffic controller shortage that is snarling flights and slowing growth.

Edward Russell | 1 month ago

Air Traffic Controller Shortage Could Last Into the 2030s

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FAA’s Safety Review Team Demands Action After Spate of Near Accidents

The FAA doesn't have any time to waste if it's prevent a catastrophic incident in the skies.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 1 month ago

FAA’s Safety Review Team Demands Action After Spate of Near Accidents

Airlines

FAA to Name a Panel to Tackle Pilot Mental Health Issues

The FAA's mental health committee is a long overdue step to help pilots overcome the many of the issues making their jobs difficult.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 months ago

FAA to Name a Panel to Tackle Pilot Mental Health Issues

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U.S. Senate Confirms New FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed former United Airlines executive Michael Whitaker as the next administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. Whitaker, who most recently was chief operating officer of Hyundai-owned urban air mobility startup Supernal, was confirmed with unanimous bipartisan support late on Tuesday. He is the first confirmed FAA administrator since former administrator…

Edward Russell | 2 months ago

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Mexico’s Airlines Can Resume U.S. Growth Following Safety Upgrade

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration upgraded the safety rating of Mexico's aviation regulator to its highest rung, Category 1, on Thursday. That allows Mexican airlines to add new flights to the U.S. and resume their partnerships with U.S. carriers, including Aeromexico's joint venture with Delta Air Lines. The move has been expected for months with…

Edward Russell | 4 months ago

Airline Weekly

JetBlue CEO: We’re Selling Flights We Can’t Fly Due to Air Traffic Controller Shortage

U.S. airline leaders are calling on the DOT to do more, sooner to ease the pain of flight limits in New York from the air traffic controller shortage after a rough summer.

4 months ago
JetBlue CEO: We’re Selling Flights We Can’t Fly Due to Air Traffic Controller Shortage