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January 24, 2014
Print Thune Statement on the Future of Unmanned Aviation Hearing January 24 2014 Thank you Mr Chairman for holding this hearing on the issue of unmanned aviation This topic touches on many areas within the...jurisdiction and I look forward to hearing from our witnesses Unmanned aviation is undoubtedly the next significant frontier in the aviation sector The FAA currently accommodates limited flights by unmanned...stakeholders Given the potential benefits of unmanned aviation the last FAA reauthorization bill in 2012 directed the agency to develop the safety standards necessary to ensure this relatively new technology...
January 15, 2014
Rockefeller on UAS Our Job is to Foster the Growth of this New Industry Manage the Risks to Privacy and Safety January 15 2014 WASHINGTON D C Chairman John D Jay Rockefeller IV today gave opening remarks at the...Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation hearing titled The Future of Unmanned Aviation in the U S Economy Safety and Privacy Considerations Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery Some believe...about aviation today It is a major part of our economy and it is relatively safe Tens of thousands of aircraft use our skies every day to transport passengers ship goods or perform public safety and military...
January 15, 2014
Facebook Twitter YouTube Whistleblower Hearings Home Hearings Print The Future of Unmanned Aviation in the U S Economy Safety and Privacy Considerations January 15 2014 02 30 PM Russell Senate Office Building...the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 P L 112 95 The hearing will include consideration of safety and privacy issues surrounding the operation of drones in the United States Please note the hearing...about aviation today It is a major part of our economy and it is relatively safe Tens of thousands of aircraft use our skies every day to transport passengers ship goods or perform public safety and military...
December 20, 2013
FCC Chairman urges considering banning in flight mobile phone calls and full examination of related safety issues December 20 2013 WASHINGTON D C Chairman John D Jay Rockefeller IV sent a letter to Transportation...In particular Rockefeller believes that allowing calls during flights would compromise the overall safety of a flight Not surprisingly there has been significant public opposition to allowing in flight mobile...to fully examine all safety issues that the use of cellular voice services on aircraft may create The ability to make a call on one s cell phone is not worth compromising the safety of a flight https www...
November 5, 2013
statement after the Federal Aviation Administration FAA issued a final rule to strengthen pilot training which was mandated by Congress in the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension...promulgate the new pilot training rules than we required in the 2010 Aviation Safety Act but they are a major advancement in aviation safety Nearly five years after the crash of Colgan Flight 3407 this rule...our aviation system better and safer It is always my number one priority to keep passengers safe and today s action builds on that promise The Commerce Committee held several hearings on aviation safety...
November 5, 2013
Terms Search Facebook Twitter YouTube Whistleblower Hearings Home Hearings Print POSTPONED The U S Aviation Industry and Jobs Keeping American Manufacturing Competitive November 5 2013 02 30 PM Russell Senate...the postponement of the Subcommittee on Aviation Operations Safety and Security hearing scheduled for Tuesday November 5 2013 at 2 30 p m titled The U S Aviation Industry and Jobs Maintaining U S Leadership...Leadership in the Global Marketplace Testimony The Honorable Susan Kurland Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs U S Department of Transportation Mr Raymond L Conner President and CEO Boeing...
November 1, 2013
at LAX It s heartbreaking every time a shooting occurs and today s horrible event reminds us that aviation security extends all the way from the gates to the skies TSA agents are at the front lines of protecting...support in carrying out risky and sensitive jobs While some in Congress believe that privatizing our aviation security workforce would be preferable these brave men and women are proving that the federal TSA...
October 31, 2013
Newsroom Press Releases Print Rockefeller Warns Passenger Use of Electronic Devices Must Not Compromise Safety Chairman releases statement on FAA rule that lets carriers allow passenger use of devices once testing...D C Chairman John D Jay Rockefeller IV today released the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration FAA determined that airlines can allow passenger use of Portable Electronic Devices...mail or a movie is not worth compromising the safety of any flight While today s ruling is an added convenience for consumers we must keep in mind that safety is always our foremost concern when making improvements...
October 11, 2013
that our government regularly provides is hurting the economy and businesses and threatening the safety of our families The Chairman s report takes a close look at several agencies this Committee oversees...holiday season just weeks away consumers should be aware that the safety of children s toys may not be guaranteed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC All CPSC port inspectors in the field have been...the Federal Aviation Administration FAA to finish important safety and modernization updates The FAA has halted the development operational testing and evaluation of technologies and safety standards for...
October 9, 2013
issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a bill to fund the Federal Aviation Administration FAA H J Res 90 as part of an attempt to fund the federal government for Fiscal Year...
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