Limitations of See-and-Avoid, Lack of Warning Alerts, Led to Alaska Midair Collision
WASHINGTON (April 20, 2021) — A midair collision of two air tour airplanes was caused by “the inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept” along with…
The United States and the Republic of the Congo Open Skies Air Transport Agreement Enters Into Force
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 19, 2021 On April 19, the Air Transport Agreement between the Government of the United States of America…
Vaccinated and Traveling? Visit FlyHealthy.gov and Know Before You Go
Updated information from the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) about traveling by air after receiving COVID-19 vaccines is now on FlyHealthy.gov – the…
Travel Advisory Updates
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL 19, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose unprecedented risks to travelers. In light of those risks, the…
U.S. Department of Transportation Continues to Actively Engage with Air Canada on the Issue of Ticket...
Friday, April 16, 2021 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation has made clear to Air Canada its position that a refusal to refund passengers…
Pilot’s Actions, Maintenance Issues, Ineffective Safety Management System and Oversight, all Contributed...
4/13/2021 WASHINGTON (April 13, 2021) — The National Transportation Safety Board detailed in an accident report issued Tuesday the circumstances that led to the crash…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Fatal Midair Collision Subject of April 20 Board Meeting
4/15/2021 WASHINGTON (April 15, 2021) — The National Transportation Safety Board announced Thursday its intent to hold a public board meeting April 20, 2021, 9:30…
Fly Safe Focus: Angle of Attack Awareness
WASHINGTON–This month’s Fly Safe campaign topic looks at the importance of aircraft angle of attack awareness. The General Aviation Joint Steering Committee’s (GAJSC) loss…
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Initial Steps Toward Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Initial Steps Toward Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Program, Encourages Businesses, Especially Small Businesses, to Begin Preparing for the Application Process…
Polly Trottenberg Joins U.S. Department of Transportation as Deputy Secretary
Thursday, April 15, 2021 Polly Trottenberg was sworn in Wednesday afternoon as the Deputy Secretary of Transportation by Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in a…
TSA in Baton Rouge Is Ready for Increasing Passenger Volumes Remember These Travel Tips As You Prepare...
Local Press Release Wednesday, April 14, 2021 BATON ROUGE – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is ready for the continued surge in travelers at Baton…
President Biden Announces His Intent to Nominate Key Administration Leaders on Climate and...
APRIL 14, 2021 • STATEMENTS AND RELEASES WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate 10 members of his Administration to lead on…
Inadequate Flight Training, Poorly Maintained Airplane, Insufficient Oversight, Contributed to Parachute...
WASHINGTON (April 13, 2021) — The National Transportation Safety Board detailed in an accident report issued Tuesday the circumstances that led to the June 21,…
FAA Statement on Backup Power Control Unit Manufacturing Issue
4/8/2021 Boeing notified the FAA late Thursday that it is recommending that operators of certain Boeing 737 MAX airplanes temporarily remove them from service to…
Temporary TSA PreCheck® application center to open for appointments At Erie International Airport
Individuals will be able to enroll in TSA PreCheck® at Erie International Airport from May 3 to 7. (TSA photo) ERIE, Pa. – Residents of…
Joint Statement on Transport Cooperation By the Department of Transportation of the United States and...
Secretary of Transportation of the United States of America, Pete Buttigieg and Minister for Transport of the Republic of Singapore, Ong Ye Kung, held an…
Recurrent Training Courses for Drone Pilots Available Online
Drone pilots who have Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification can now take their required training courses online. The training ensures that they have the knowledge…
CBP Officers, Facial Biometrics Detect Two Cameroon Impostors to U.S. Passports at Dulles Airport
STERLING, Va. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers identified two Cameroon women as impostors at Washington Dulles International Airport on Monday with the…
