Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Inaugural International Day for People of African...
United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release August 31, 2021 Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the…
Jennifer Homendy Sworn In as Chair of NTSB
WASHINGTON (Aug. 13, 2021) — The Honorable Jennifer L. Homendy took the oath of office Friday during an outdoor ceremony held at NTSB headquarters, in…
Press Release – FAA Implements More Efficient, Safer Flight Routes for South-Central Florida
For Immediate Release August 12, 2021 Contact: pressoffice@faa.gov WASHINGTON – On Aug. 12, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) went live with the second phase of new…
U.S. Donation of 5.5 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine to CARICOM Countries
PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 12, 2021 The United States is donating 5.5 million Pfizer vaccine doses along with ancillary kits to the…
NASA Renews Support of Vertical Lift Research Centers of Excellence
NASA is continuing its support of university research into technologies for future helicopters and other vertical lift aircraft in partnership with the U.S. Army and…
Air Carrier Turbulence-Related Injuries Can be Reduced, NTSB Finds
WASHINGTON (Aug. 10, 2021) — The National Transportation Safety Board, during a public meeting held Tuesday, recommended the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Weather Service…
Poor Braking Conditions Following Heavy Rain Led to 737 Runway Overrun
8/4/2021 Washington (August 4, 2021) — A jetliner overran a rain-soaked runway due to an “extreme loss of braking friction,” the National Transportation Safety Board…
TSA announces new members of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee
National Press Release Wednesday, August 4, 2021 WASHINGTON – Transportation Security Administration Administrator David P. Pekoske announced 33 members to serve on the Aviation Security…
FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Major Milestone in Administration’s Global Vaccination Efforts
FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Major Milestone in Administration’s Global Vaccination Efforts: More Than 100 Million U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Donated and Shipped Abroad Building…
Press Release – FAA Launches Campaign to Encourage Air Traffic Controller Applications from Women,...
For Immediate Release July 22, 2021 Contact: pressoffice@faa.gov Application window open July 30–Aug. 2 WASHINGTON – Ahead of an upcoming open application window to become…
Zero Tolerance for Unruly and Dangerous Behavior Toolkit
The FAA has seen a disturbing increase in incidents where airline passengers have disrupted flights with threatening or violent behavior. On January 13, 2021, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson signed …
Air Travel Consumer Report: May 2021 Numbers
Friday, July 16, 2021 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its July 2021 Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled…
“TSA Summer Airport Operations, Staffing, and Federal Air Marshal Service Operations”
Darby LaJoye Executive Assistant Administrator, Security Operations Tuesday, July 20, 2021 Good morning Chairwoman Watson Coleman, Ranking Member Gimenez, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee. …
Press Release – FAA Releases New PSA, Levies $119K Against 9 Passengers for Alleged Unruly Behavior
For Immediate Release July 6, 2021 Contact: pressoffice@faa.gov WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a new public service announcement and…
Press Release – FAA Activates System to Track Space Launch, Reentry Vehicles
For Immediate Release July 8, 2021 Contact: pressoffice@faa.gov Increases the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal…
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Proposed Rule to Require Airlines to Refund Fees to Consumers...
Friday, July 9, 2021 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (Department) today announced that it is publishing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that…
FAA Amends Cargo Exemptions
The FAA amended an exemption authorizing airlines to transport cargo that is secured to the seat tracks (PDF) of a passenger aircraft when seats are removed and no…
Statement on the U.S. DOT issuance of order that would prohibit the sale of passenger air transportation...
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Today, June 29, 2021, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued an order proposing to prohibit the sale of passenger air transportation,…
