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November 9, 2023
Print Addressing Close Calls to Improve Aviation Safety November 9 2023 10 00 AM U S Senator Tammy Duckworth D Ill Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Safety Operations and Innovation will convene a...Improve Aviation Safety on Thursday November 9 2023 at 10 00 AM EST This hearing will examine serious close calls across the National Airspace System and related efforts to improve the U S aviation system...system s safety culture processes and technologies Witnesses Jennifer Homendy Chair National Transportation Safety Board Tim Arel Chief Operating Officer Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Organization...
November 9, 2023
Reauthorization Bill Key to Boosting Aviation Safety in Wake of Alarming Close Calls and Near Misses November 9 2023 Hearing finds broad agreement that key safety tools in legislation needed to alleviate...today in the Subcommittee on Aviation Safety Operations and Innovation witnesses representing U S airline pilots air traffic controllers and the National Transportation Safety Board NTSB told senators that...incidents and boost safety is to pass the Senate Federal Aviation Administration FAA Reauthorization bill to make key investments in the air traffic controller workforce runway safety technology and critical...
October 24, 2023
0 to confirm Michael Whitaker President Biden s nominee to serve as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration FAA U S Senator Maria Cantwell D Wash Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce Science...confirmation demonstrates the Senate s commitment to getting aviation right There is a lot to do on FAA staffing technology upgrades and safety improvements and Whitaker is the right person to lead it Sen...demonstrated his depth of aviation experience and commitment to safety building the FAA workforce and addressing agency challenges Whitaker brings more than 30 years of aviation experience from a variety...
October 24, 2023
Biden Ahead of today s cloture vote on Michael Whitaker to serve as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration FAA U S Senator Maria Cantwell D Wash Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce Science...Whitaker in his confirmation hearing committed to making this a number one priority to build a strong safety culture attract new talent and keep pace with technology transformation The conclusion is clear Mr...demonstrated his depth of aviation experience and commitment to safety building the FAA workforce and addressing agency challenges Whitaker brings more than 30 years of aviation experience from a variety...
October 4, 2023
President Biden s nominee to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration FAA Nominee Michael Whitaker to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration Details WHAT Full Committee Nomination...
October 4, 2023
Nomination Hearing October 4 2023 Michael Whitaker Testimony Supporters of Michael Whitaker Across the Aviation Community U S Senator Maria Cantwell D Wash Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce Science and...nomination hearing for Michael Whitaker President Biden s nominee to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration FAA Mr Whitaker was introduced by Senator Peter Welch D Vt and Rep Sam Graves R Mo...Committee Watch the hearing live and read the testimony here Whitaker has received wide support from the aviation community including pilots and flight attendants air traffic controllers airlines airports manufacturers...
October 4, 2023
Building a Robust Workforce and Safety Culture October 4 2023 Senator Cantwell s Transcript and Video Michael Whitaker s Testimony Supporters of Michael Whitaker Across the Aviation Community Michael Whitaker...Whitaker President Biden s nominee to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration FAA demonstrated his depth and breadth of aviation and managerial experience and commitment to meeting the challenges...If confirmed you will have the opportunity not only to lead the FAA but shape America s future of aviation Senator Cantwell emphasized the next FAA Administrator will not only be tasked with building a skilled...
September 30, 2023
Cantwell Statement on Senate Passage of a Short Term FAA Extension September 30 2023 As the Federal Aviation Administration FAA faced both an expiration in authorization and funding tonight U S Senator Maria...This will ensure continuity at the FAA and avoid pointless disruptions for the traveling public But aviation workers and the traveling public deserve an FAA reauthorization bill that will give the agency the...necessary to be the global leader in aviation safety Chair Cantwell introduced the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act in June that would enhance consumer protections update safety technologies invest in airport...
September 25, 2023
Releases Home Newsroom Press Releases Print Cantwell Announces Funding Opportunity for New Sustainable Aviation Fuels and Technology Program to Decarbonize Air Travel and Fight Climate Change September 25 2023...new Fueling Aviation s Sustainable Transition Sustainable Aviation Fuel FAST SAF and Low Emission Aviation Technology FAST TECH grant program designed to invest in building sustainable aviation fuel SAF supply...supply chains and developing low emission aviation technologies Enacted via the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022 Sen Cantwell authored the program and urged its inclusion in the final bill As Commerce...
September 7, 2023
Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation which oversees the Federal Aviation Administration FAA released the following statement after President Biden s announcement that he...Administrator The United States must be the global standard in aviation safety From building a well trained workforce to addressing critical safety concerns to modernizing the national airspace system there...there is no shortage of issues before the FAA Mr Whitaker will use his substantial aviation experience and knowledge to meet these challenges I look forward to working with him and his strong leadership at...
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