Issue / Aviation Safety
The first goal of any transportation agency is safety. Yet over 40,000 American die on the transportation system every year. New proposals for safer streets, better vehicle design, and crash avoidance technology are reshaping the narrative around safety in an effort to reverse the downward trend of transportation safety. Governments are also concerned about the security of the system. Terrorism, hacking, and international affairs can threaten the transportation systems that support the national economy.
Maintaining Safety and Updating Regulations for the Commercial Space Industry Receive Bipartisan Support
Jun 18, 2021 | Caroline MareteThe Subcommittee on Aviation of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a hearing “Starships and Stripes...
Guest Op-Ed: Action and Reaction: The Belarus Gambit to Force Diversion of Ryanair Flight 4978
Jun 11, 2021 | Irene E. HowieBefore the end of World War II, the United States government brought representatives of nations from around the world to Chicago to...
Op-Ed: Opening Up Global Air Travel—Safely
May 28, 2021 | Robert PuentesOne of the indelible effects of the COVID-19 outbreak is the dramatic decrease in air travel. Now that parts of the world are starting...
Frustration on Progress, Concern About Noise are Key Topics at House NextGen ATC Roundtable
May 20, 2021 | Paul LewisThe House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation held a virtual roundtable this week on air traffic control (ATC)...
Year-End Funding Bill Creates New Requirements for Aircraft Certification
Dec 22, 2020 | Paul LewisAs part of the massive omnibus funding bill passed by Congress yesterday, which contains the second round of COVID relief money,...
House Democrats Release Critical Report on 737 MAX As Senate Panel Postpones Certification Bill
Sep 18, 2020 | Jeff DavisThis week, Democrats on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released a 238-page investigative report on the actions...
Substitute Version of FAA Certification Bill (Senate – Sept. 11, 2020)
Sep 18, 2020 | Jeff DavisThis is the amendment in the nature of a substitute for the Senate's FAA certification reform bill (S. 3969) circulated to Senate...
Eno Releases First Report on UAS Integration
Aug 28, 2020 | Paul LewisDrone technology is developing rapidly. While it might be a few years before you can fly in an Advanced Air Mobility vehicle (AAM) or...
Bridging the Gap: Sustaining UAS Progress While Pursuing a Permanent Regulatory Framework
Aug 24, 2020 | Paul Lewis and Ken DunlapUnmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) offer a stunning range of capabilities to connect people with goods and services that may normally be...
Webinar: Sustaining UAS Progress While Pursuing a Permanent Regulatory Framework
Sep 01, 2020 | Madeline GormanUnmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) can potentially offer a wide range of capabilities and connect people with goods and services. They can...
DOT IG Releases Timeline of 737 MAX Development
Jul 02, 2020 | Jeff DavisAfter the second fatal crash of a Boeing 737 MAX jetliner in March 2019 led to the worldwide grounding of the new model airplane,...
House Science Panel Looks at Making Air Travel Safer from Viruses
Jun 26, 2020 | Jesse AnyalebechiWe normally watch congressional hearings remotely, but it definitely feels strange to be witnessing one happen where all parties...