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Midair Collision Between 2 Planes At Colorado Airport Results In 1 Death

A midair collision between two small aircraft at an airport in Colorado has reportedly resulted in the death of one person.

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Boeing 777-9 Inches Closer To Takeoff After FAA Go-Ahead: Report

The Federal Aviation Administration has reportedly greenlit the next step in the certification process of the Boeing Co.'s (NYSE:BA) 777-9 aircraft.

Benzinga

Sean Duffy Says Trump Administration Would Require An Additional $19 Billion To Overhaul Air Traffic Control: 'Need More Money'

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says that the government would require an additional influx of $19 billion to overhaul the dated Air Traffic Control System in the U.S.

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FAA, Boeing Say Fuel Switch Locks On 787 Dreamliner Are Safe Amid Air India Crash Probe

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) have both said that the fuel switch locks on the 787-Dreamliner aircraft are safe in the aftermath of the Air India crash in India’s Ahmedabad in Gujarat state last month.

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Musk's Political Ambitions, FAA Chief Confirmation And Surging Used Car Prices: This Week In Mobility

The past weekend was a rollercoaster of events, with major stories revolving around Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk’s political ambitions, the confirmation of a new FAA chief, and a significant surge in used car prices. Let’s dive into the details.

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Senate Confirms Trump Pick Bryan Bedford As FAA Chief Even As Chuck Schumer Warns He Will Prioritize 'Profits Over Passenger Safety'

The U.S. Senate voted to approve President Donald Trump's pick, Bryan Bedford, as the FAA Administrator.

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SpaceX's Starlink Undergoes Widespread FAA Testing To Improve Air Traffic Control Systems: Report

The Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, has ramped up testing of SpaceX's Starlink satellite-based internet service as the agency hopes to improve the Air Traffic Control System.

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Senate confirms new FAA administrator at a time of rising concern about air safety

The U.S. Senate has confirmed a new leader at the Federal Aviation Administration

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Senate confirms Bedford to head FAA - Roll Call

The Senate confirmed airline executive Bryan Bedford to lead the FAA as the agency addresses staffing shortages and modernizes infrastructure.

Roll Call

Chuck Schumer Slams Trump's FAA Chief Pick Bryan Bedford Over 1,500-Hour Rule: 'He Will Weaken Safety Standards'

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has slammed U.S. President Donald Trump's pick for the FAA Administrator role, Bryan Bedford, over the 1,500-hour rule. The rule stipulates that all pilots must undergo 1,500 hours of training to qualify for a commercial flight license.

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FAA administrator nomination headlines a respite week for senators - Roll Call

Senators will have the Capitol to themselves when they return Tuesday for an abbreviated work week, with several items on the agenda.

Roll Call

Trump’s FAA pick has long claimed he has a commercial pilot’s license. Reports show he does not

Bryan Bedford previously claimed to have a commercial pilot’s license, but only has a private pilot license, according to FAA records.

The Independent UK

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Trump's FAA administrator pick questioned about safety and pilot training standards at hearing

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration pledged to ensure safety and upgrade the nation's outdated air traffic control system if confirmed

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FAA nominee Bedford defends pilot training rule position - Roll Call

Trump's pick to lead the FAA vows to uphold safety standards despite lobbying against tougher pilot training rules.

International Business Times

FAA Rehires 132 Employees After Court Order; Trump Picks New Agency Chief Amid Safety Concerns

The employees, all probationary workers, will receive back pay and are expected to return to their jobs on Mar. 20.

The Independent UK

FAA rejects airline request to hire less-experienced pilots

The federal government has turned down a request by a regional airline to hire pilots with half the flying experience generally required

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