U.S. aviation safety regulators are slowing the rate of arrivals at Ronald Reagan airport to help ease the strain on air traffic controllers after last week's deadly midair collision.
February 6, 2025Government, Business, Safety, Logistics
FAA Slows Reagan Airport’s Flight Arrival Rate
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics
Passenger Jet Collides With Army Copter Near D.C.-Area Airport
ARLINGTON, Va. — A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Jan. 29 with an Army helicopter carrying three soldiers around 9 p.m. EST while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington.
January 30, 2025Government, Technology, Safety
FAA Needs to Improve Staffing, Technology, Says Expert Panel
Aviation experts who examined the Federal Aviation Administration’s safety record say the agency needs better staffing, equipment and tech to manage a surge in close calls between planes.
November 16, 2023Government, Logistics
Biden Will Nominate Michael Whitaker as Next FAA Chief
President Joe Biden will nominate Michael Whitaker to lead the Federal Aviation Administration after his first choice withdrew in March after facing opposition from Republican senators.
September 7, 2023Government, Business, Safety, Logistics
Senate Confirms Former Delta Executive Stephen Dickson as FAA Administrator
A former Air Force pilot and Delta Air Lines executive was confirmed July 24 by the Senate to lead the Federal Aviation Administration after overcoming opposition from Democrats who claim that he mistreated a whistleblower during his tenure at Delta.
July 24, 2019Business, Government
Bill With Labor Provision Wins Second House Vote
The U.S. House re-passed its version of Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization legislation on March 25, which included a provision that would allow employees of FedEx Corp.’s Express unit to organize more easily.
April 5, 2010