Articles tagged “Federal Aviation Administration”

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 | 2 weeks 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 | 1 month 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 | 1 month 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 | 1 month 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 | 2 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 | 3 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 | 5 months ago

FAA Adds 169 Direct Routes Ahead of the Summer Travel Season

Tourism

India Daily: Families and Couples Seize Majority of Inbound Bookings

India must ease travel formalities to attract more international tourists — apart from focusing on niche areas like medical, wellness, and spiritual tourism.

Amrita Ghosh | 5 months ago

India Daily: Families and Couples Seize Majority of Inbound Bookings

Tourism

Skift India Daily: Telecom Firms Asked to Set Up Safe Buffer Zones for 5G Near Airports

Government agencies, planemakers, and telecom companies still have work to do to ensure safe flight operations around airports with 5G airwave infrastructure.

Amrita Ghosh | 6 months ago

Skift India Daily: Telecom Firms Asked to Set Up Safe Buffer Zones for 5G Near Airports

Airlines

President Biden’s Pick for FAA Chief Withdraws After GOP Criticism

Despite not having a permanent administrator for almost a year, FAA nominee Phil Washington has been deemed unqualified as the aviation regulator. When nominated last July, Washington was touted to bring transportation managerial skills even as he lacked extensive aviation-specific experience.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 6 months ago

President Biden’s Pick for FAA Chief Withdraws After GOP Criticism