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March 29, 2023
D C In his opening statement at today s full committee hearing titled Advancing Next Generation Aviation Technologies Ranking Member Sen Ted Cruz R Texas discussed the critical need for the FAA to modernize...Traffic Control system not just to keep up with the current demands of our aviation system but also to integrate new aviation technologies and innovation Sen Cruz s opening remarks as prepared Thank you...you Chairwoman Cantwell Now is an exciting time to be involved in aviation Americans are developing new technologies like air taxis hypersonic planes rockets and better fuels all of which have the potential...
March 29, 2023
YouTube Whistleblower Press Releases Home Newsroom Press Releases Print Cantwell Opening Remarks at Aviation Technologies Hearing We Must Seize on the Opportunity with this FAA Reauthorization to Strengthen...generation aviation technologies in the next FAA reauthorization legislation The Committee heard testimony from Kevin Welsh Executive Director Office of Environment and Energy Federal Aviation Administration...Remarks as Delivered VIDEO We are having a hearing this morning on advancing the next generation of aviation technologies Before I start with my statement I just want to make a point to again thank the Chair...
March 29, 2023
Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation led a hearing focused on innovative and sustainable aviation technologies and called for increased federal funding in the next FAA reauthorization legislation...costs This is about winning a competitive race for the future said Sen Cantwell Achieving net zero aviation emissions by 2050 a target shared by industry and the Federal government will require shifts in...up for the next generation of sustainable aviation Congress needs to enhance research partnerships between the FAA and NASA to share expertise on new aviation technologies such as zero emission propulsion...
March 25, 2023
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration FAA Since Mr Washington was nominated last July it s been clear to Democrat and Republican senators numerous aviation groups and any impartial observer...observer that Mr Washington lacked the aviation experience necessary to run the FAA Given the significant challenges facing the FAA this wasn t the time for an administrator who needed on the job training...training The Biden administration must now quickly name someone to head the FAA who has an extensive aviation background can earn widespread bipartisan support in the Senate and will keep the flying public safe...
March 24, 2023
Press Releases Print Chair Cantwell Calls for New Passenger Bill of Rights in Committee Hearing on Aviation March 24 2023 FAA reauth to address junk fees murky refund processes and shrinking airline seats...and called for a new Passenger Bill of Rights in the forthcoming reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration FAA that would strengthen refund rules eliminate junk fees work toward a minimum...Transportation Office of Aviation Consumer Protection This makes sense given the incredible increase in workload and surge from consumer complaints William McGee a consumer advocate and aviation fellow at the American...
March 23, 2023
Facebook Twitter YouTube Whistleblower Press Releases Home Newsroom Press Releases Print Cantwell at Aviation Consumer Protections Hearing Congress Must End Unfair and Hidden Airline Junk Fees March 23 2023...Association of Flight Attendants International President Sara Nelson American Economic Liberties Project Aviation and Travel Senior Fellow William McGee American Antitrust Institute President Diana Moss Paralyzed...we should formally authorize fully fund and staff up the Department of Transportation Office of Aviation and Consumer Protection This makes sense given the incredible increase in workload and surge from...
March 22, 2023
Whistleblower Press Releases Home Newsroom Press Releases Print ICYMI The FAA needs an experienced aviation leader not a political partisan March 22 2023 Washington D C On Wednesday March 22 2023 Ranking...Biden to withdraw his Federal Aviation Administration FAA Administrator nominee Phil Washington Last week the Federal Aviation Administration FAA held an emergency safety summit after a series of disturbing...January malfunction of the FAA s NOTAM safety system that led to the first nationwide grounding of aircraft since the Sept 11th terrorist attacks These serious safety challenges at the FAA are stark reminders...
March 22, 2023
2023 WASHINGTON D C In his opening statement at today s full committee hearing titled Improving Rail Safety in Response to the East Palestine Derailment Ranking Member Ted Cruz R Texas discussed the derailment...like the one that occurred in East Palestine Second what can be done more broadly to improve the safety of trains transporting hazardous materials While these topics are related and each topic I think...Palestine derailment and the broader questions about railroad safety policy To be clear I agree with Senators Brown and Vance that railroad safety should be on our agenda And that it is an opportunity for...
March 22, 2023
Releases Home Newsroom Press Releases Print Phil Washington Earns Seal of Approval from America s Aviation Workers March 22 2023 The International Brotherhood of Teamsters this morning endorsed Phil Washington...the full support of labor unions across the entire aviation industry For the tens of thousands of Teamster members directly employed in the aviation industry and the thousands more whose occupations and...and industries depend on a safe and reliable aviation system strong leadership at the FAA is a necessity wrote Teamsters General President Sean O Brien We believe Mr Washington is a well qualified and highly...
March 22, 2023
Newsroom Press Releases Print ICYMI Chair Cantwell on MSNBC Ahead of Rail Safety Hearing We re Going to See That There s No Politics in Safety March 22 2023 Today U S Senator Maria Cantwell D Wash Chair of the...rail safety hearing What we are seeing is an increase in the accident rate We re seeing longer trains And we re seeing less investments on the inspections side So if we want to have the best safety system...system whether that s in aviation or rail then you have to have the most modernized safety equipment that s going to help you implement that said Sen Cantwell in her interview The Commerce Committee prides...
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