Articles tagged “Federal Aviation Administration”

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

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

Airlines

White House Announces $26 Million in Funding to Improve Aviation Safety

The FAA should be able to make long overdue safety improvements needed to prevent catastrophes in the skies, which the agency has come close to seeing too often this year.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 4 months ago

White House Announces $26 Million in Funding to Improve Aviation Safety

Airlines

FAA to Hold Runway Safety Meetings After Spate of Near Collisions

The FAA is in a hurry to get answers to why it's seeing so many close calls on airport runways before it's too late.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 4 months ago

FAA to Hold Runway Safety Meetings After Spate of Near Collisions

Tourism

Force Workers Back to Office to Help Tourism, Say U.S. Tourism Boards

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at remote work and tourism, the return of Trivago Guy, and the FAA reauthorization.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 months ago

Force Workers Back to Office to Help Tourism, Say U.S. Tourism Boards

Airlines

FAA Reauthorization Bill: 5 Key Issues – and Where They Stand 

A new FAA reauthorization bill is nearly across the finish line, but the Senate still has to finalize its own version when Congress returns from its annual recess in September.

Kristin Majcher, Skift | 5 months ago

FAA Reauthorization Bill: 5 Key Issues – and Where They Stand 

Airlines

U.S. Airlines Call for Extension to New York Flight Cuts

It's time for the appointment of a permanent FAA Administrator equipped to demonstrate strong leadership in devising a plan to rapidly rebuild the controller workforce.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 5 months ago

U.S. Airlines Call for Extension to New York Flight Cuts

Airlines

U.S. Safety Rating Downgrade Deals Billion-Dollar Blow to Mexico Carriers

Resuming Category 1 status is critical to the development of the Mexican aviation industry in launching new routes, increasing capacity and strengthening partnerships with U.S. carriers.

Kylie Madry, Reuters | 6 months ago

U.S. Safety Rating Downgrade Deals Billion-Dollar Blow to Mexico Carriers

Airlines

FAA Adds 169 Direct Routes Ahead of the Summer Travel Season

The FAA's move to open more direct flight routes in time for the summer is a boon for airlines — and flyers — seeking to take advantage of the seasonal vacation surge.

Reuters | 8 months ago

FAA Adds 169 Direct Routes Ahead of the Summer Travel Season