Articles tagged “faa”

In one of the first moves of his second term, President Donald Trump fired TSA administrator David Pekoske, who he had first nominated in 2017.

The plane maker said it is making progress on numerous safety and quality control initiatives following a rough year that included a major executive shakeup and increased federal scrutiny.

In 2024, we saw Washington clamp down on the airline industry with a slate of regulations, investigations and merger decisions. Now, as Donald Trump is set for a second term, we could see a loosening in regulations and more merger activity.

American is stopping all its flights amid a busy holiday travel season, one where the industry is expecting to fly as many as 54 million passengers.

Most travelers may not notice a shutdown at first. But the longer it stretches on, the greater the risk of disruptions.

The awards cap off a contentious issue that had held up the passing of the FAA Reauthorization Act.

Today's podcast looks at Marriott's acquisition of Postcard Cabins, an interview with the CEO of Amadeus, and FAA chief Mike Whitaker's exit.

The FAA chief is not planning to serve under Trump's second term. In a note to staff, he didn't say why he was resigning.

Thailand thrives on tourism, and direct flights to the U.S. could be a game-changer. They’d attract more long-staying American travelers, boosting tourism revenues and giving a solid lift to Thailand’s tourism-reliant economy.

The Department of Transportation hasn't been the focus of debate around spending cuts. But reducing regulations - and the workers who enforce them - could impact aviation.