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Delta Off The Hook, Avoids Major Fines As DOT Ends 2-Year Probe Into 2024 CrowdStrike Chaos
Delta avoids major DOT penalties, but legal fallout from the CrowdStrike chaos continues.
US Transportation Department Will Start Investigating ATC Trainee High Failure Rates
The FAA is being audited.
The United States' Brand New Air Traffic Control System: What To Expect
Will the new plans to upgrade the US's ATC system actually work?
Transportation Secretary’s Daughter Wants TSA To Be Abolished After 15-Minute Wait
The Price of Security: A Personal Encounter Sparks Outrage.
Farewell: DOT Revokes Certificates Of 4 Now-Defunct US Airlines
All four carriers hadn't flown in years since they were taken over.
USDOT Criticizes FAA's Oversight Of SkyWest Airlines Maintenance Violations
The agency failed to adhere to many of its own guidelines.
Transportation Department To Audit FAA's Relocation Of Newark Air Traffic Controllers
The audit comes after two telecom outages in April and May 2025.
US Launches Action Against Mexico Over "Blatant Disregard" & "Abuse" Of Bilateral Aviation Agreement
Mexican airlines will now need prior DOT approval for flights.
Alaska Airlines Cleared To Take Over Hawaiian's International Routes
The US authorities have approved the certificate and economic rights transfer from Hawaiian Airlines to Alaska Air Group...
SAS-Air France Codeshare Targets Key U.S. Hubs Including JFK & LAX
The codeshare agreement covers SAS' 14 routes to 10 airports in the United States.
JetBlue & United Defend ‘Blue Sky’ Partnership Amid Spirit’s Complaint
JetBlue and United Airlines labeled Spirit Airlines' anti-competitive determination of their 'Blue Sky' partnership as s...
Air Canada Wants The United States To Approve ITA Codeshare Between Canada & US
Air Canada said it would initially show ITA Airways' code on flights from Toronto to Boston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Fort Lau...
DOT To Delay Biden Administration's New Airline Wheelchair Standards
The rule was supposed to become effective on January 16th, but has been delayed since the Trump administration was sworn...
DOT Expecting Layoffs To Occur By Month’s End
The U.S. Department of Transportation is preparing to reduce its workforce as part of a larger effort to slash numbers o...
US To Invest “Lots Of Billions” In Overhauling Entire Air Traffic Control System By 2028
The initiative aims to upgrade outdated infrastructure, accelerate hiring, and prevent deadly aviation mishaps like the ...
Drone Threat Increases Risks For Commercial Planes At US Airports
In late 2024, several government agencies concluded that the recent drone sightings were lawful drones, aircraft, or sta...
FAA To Update Airport Grant Requirements: Removing Environmental Protection & DEI Requirements
The FAA updated the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) fund allocation according to the new administration's policies.
Why Doesn't The USDOT Regulate Airline Seating And Passenger Comfort?
Since the 1978 Airline Deregulation Act severed government oversight of cabin conditions, carriers have waged a war on l...
USDOT Secretary Questions Air Traffic Controller 25-Year Retirement Policy
Sean Duffy promised that the Donald Trump-led administration would look into it.
USDOT To Audit FAA Decision-Making After Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX Bird Strike Engine Fire
In November 2024, the FAA deemed that no immediate safety action was warranted following two cabin smoke events involvin...