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May 1, 2024
Continues to Grow Backed by Aviation Community Labor May 1 2024 As the U S Senate begins consideration of the Federal Aviation Administration FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 the aviation community including pilots...investments to strengthen aviation safety standards enhance consumer protections advance technology and innovation and build a modern well trained safety centric workforce America s Aviation Community Supports...the FAA is a victory for workers across the aviation industry and the AFL CIO urges its prompt passage From production to operation and maintenance our aviation affiliates owning their power as essential...
May 1, 2024
Reauthorization for Safety May 1 2024 Recent Incidents underscore why we need a strong authorization bill why we need to implement safety improvements why we need to invest in a safety workforce at the FAA...provides the resources it helps us build that aviation workforce and it helps us implement safety technology that will be part of the Next Gen system and improve aviation and airport infrastructure nationwide...legislation explained why the bipartisan bicameral bill sets clear and decisive priorities to improve safety and FAA oversight strengthens protections for the flying public boosts technological innovation and...
April 29, 2024
bicameral bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration FAA Now more than ever the FAA needs strong and decisive direction from Congress to ensure America s aviation system maintains its gold standard...bill provides critical safety enhancements grows America s aviation workforce invests in infrastructure at airports of all sizes sets clear priorities for advancing innovative aviation solutions improves the...the flying public s travel experience and ensures a healthy general aviation sector for years to come The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 is the culmination of months of work between House and Senate committee...
April 29, 2024
Senate Floor April 29 2024 Legislation includes Cantwell priorities to strengthen aviation safety protect consumers boost aviation workforce modernize nation s airports advance innovative technology Following...final bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration FAA and the NTSB for five years The legislation prioritizes investments to strengthen aviation safety standards enhance consumer protections...and build a modern well trained safety centric workforce By getting a five year reauthorization agreement for both FAA and NTSB Congress is showing that aviation safety and stronger consumer standards...
April 17, 2024
final report The landmark Aircraft Certification Safety and Accountability Act required the FAA to convene an independent expert panel to review the safety management processes and culture of ODA holders...holders like Boeing and make recommendations to address any safety deficiencies Witnesses from the Expert Panel Dr Javier de Luis Lecturer Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT Department of Aeronautics...Dillinger Manager for Safety Culture and Human Factors National Aeronautics and Space Administration Dr Najmedin Meshkati Professor University of Southern California Aviation Safety and Security Program...
April 17, 2024
Releases Print Cantwell Opening Remarks at Hearing with FAA s Independent Expert Panel on Boeing s Safety Culture April 17 2024 U S Senator Maria Cantwell D Wash Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce...final report The landmark Aircraft Certification Safety and Accountability Act required the FAA to convene an independent expert panel to review the safety management processes and culture of ODA holders...holders like Boeing and make recommendations to address any safety deficiencies Read the testimonies and watch the hearing here Chair Senator Cantwell s Opening Statement As Delivered Good morning the Senate...
February 26, 2024
Cantwell Statement on Independent Expert Panel Report Critical of Boeing Safety Culture February 26 2024 At Cantwell s urging expert safety review panel included MIT aerospace lecturer Javier de Luis who lost...by an independent panel of aviation experts regarding Boeing s safety culture that was released by the Federal Aviation Administration FAA The 2020 Aircraft Certification Safety and Accountability Act which...convene an expert panel to review aviation manufacturer Organization Designation Authorizations ODAs with a focus on the Boeing ODA and make recommendations to improve safety management processes Congress...
February 6, 2024
Commerce Science and Transportation released the statement below regarding the National Transportation Safety Board s NTSB preliminary report on the Alaska Airlines flight 1282 plug door accident The Senator...inspections from both manufacturers and the FAA are to the safety process We look forward to NTSB s final report highlighting the importance of these safety practices The Commerce Committee will be holding oversight...
January 24, 2024
leadership at Boeing that puts safety ahead of profits In today s meeting with Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun I made it clear that quality engineering and a commitment to safety always have to be the top priority...underscores the urgency of the situation I will be holding hearings to investigate the root causes of these safety lapses https www commerce senate gov 2024 1 cantwell statement following meeting with boeing ceo...
January 12, 2024
Announces Increased Oversight of Boeing Production and Manufacturing January 12 2024 Today the Federal Aviation Administration FAA announced it will initiate an audit of the Boeing 737 9 MAX production line and...to strengthen production quality and aviation safety Senator Cantwell sent a letter yesterday to FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker requesting information and safety audit documents related the Boeing 737...
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