http://www.aviationpros.com AviationPros.com http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10948049/senators-warm-to-transportation-nominee President Barack Obama's nominee for transportation secretary Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx received a friendly reception from senators of both parties Wednesday laced with warnings that the nation needs to make a host of transportation... Thu, 23 May 2013 10:03:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10948049/senators-warm-to-transportation-nominee http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10947173/wicker-demands-answers-from-administration-on-faa-salary-bonuses U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee joined a group of 17 senators in writing a letter to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta demanding an explanation... Wed, 22 May 2013 07:11:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10947173/wicker-demands-answers-from-administration-on-faa-salary-bonuses http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10947176/association-of-professional-flight-attendants-posts-study-on-tsa-knife-rule The Association of Professional Flight Attendants, representing more than 16,000 employees at American Airlines, announced the results of a national survey regarding TSA's knives policy. Wed, 22 May 2013 05:38:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10947176/association-of-professional-flight-attendants-posts-study-on-tsa-knife-rule http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10941284/act-allows-faa-to-end-furloughs-and-keep-control-towers Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today that DOT has determined that the recently enacted Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013 will allow the FAA to transfer sufficient funds to end employee furloughs and keep the 149 low activity contract... Mon, 13 May 2013 08:47:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10941284/act-allows-faa-to-end-furloughs-and-keep-control-towers http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10938746/gama-welcomes-legislation-to-improve-general-aviation-safety-and-development Bipartisan group of U.S. House members supports bill to double safety, cut costs in half Wed, 08 May 2013 06:19:18 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10938746/gama-welcomes-legislation-to-improve-general-aviation-safety-and-development http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10937188/aircraft-repair-tax-break-set-to-become-law The aircraft maintenance and repair bill languished in the Legislature for several years. Sun, 05 May 2013 21:33:11 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10937188/aircraft-repair-tax-break-set-to-become-law http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10931791/boeing-aircraft-part-found-near-ground-zero-not-landing-gear Debris found on Friday was part of a flap actuation support structure from a Boeing 767. Wed, 01 May 2013 08:51:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10931791/boeing-aircraft-part-found-near-ground-zero-not-landing-gear http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10930080/faa-air-traffic-control-resumes-full-operations The FAA said Saturday it has suspended all employee furloughs and traffic facilities will begin returning to regular staffing levels over the next 24 hours. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:37:09 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10930080/faa-air-traffic-control-resumes-full-operations http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10930061/pilots-oppose-attempted-cuts-to-key-safety-program The Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association (SWAPA) is calling on Congress to oppose efforts to eliminate funding for the Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) program. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:29:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10930061/pilots-oppose-attempted-cuts-to-key-safety-program http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10929021/nata-applauds-senate-on-sequestration-fix Senate passed legislation provides the Secretary of Transportation the funding flexibility Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:34:36 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10929021/nata-applauds-senate-on-sequestration-fix http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10928209/faa-takes-heat-over-controller-cuts A top House Republican accused the FAA of a "shocking lapse of management" in giving the airlines just "hours" notice before furloughing air traffic controllers, leaving the industry struggling to adjust to major flight delays. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:22:19 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10928209/faa-takes-heat-over-controller-cuts http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10927496/airlines-for-america-attempts-to-halt-faa-furloughs-to-protect-passengers-and-shippers Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for U.S. airlines, filed legal action to prevent the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from furloughing air traffic controllers and from implementing widespread ground stops that the agency... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:22:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10927496/airlines-for-america-attempts-to-halt-faa-furloughs-to-protect-passengers-and-shippers http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10927550/waiver-of-fines-for-sequester-related-tarmac-delays-sought Two major trade groups representing U.S. airlines have asked the Department of Transportation for a temporary reprieve from huge fines for passenger delays just days after federal budget cuts reduced the nation's air traffic controller staffing. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:14:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10927550/waiver-of-fines-for-sequester-related-tarmac-delays-sought http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10925873/nations-rules-in-plane-cabins-ease-this-week TSA's new security rules went into effect this week. Pocketknives? Hockey sticks? No problem! Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:15:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10925873/nations-rules-in-plane-cabins-ease-this-week http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10924525/assembly-directs-brown-to-engage-in-drone-test-site-bid The state Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to direct Gov. Jerry Brown to attempt to consolidate two California efforts, including one led by Ventura County, to become one of the nation's six test sites for the development of unmanned aerial... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:38:51 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10924525/assembly-directs-brown-to-engage-in-drone-test-site-bid http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10924485/washington-obama-budget-proposes-changes-for-transportation-funding The budget proposes to cut the federal Aviation Administrations Airport Improvement Program funding from $3.35 billion to $2.9 billion. The administration, however, also calls for increasing the Passenger Facility Charge fee cap from $4.50 to $8.00. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:26:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10924485/washington-obama-budget-proposes-changes-for-transportation-funding http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10924548/nbaa-joins-in-launching-farm-to-fly-20 Initiative builds on efforts to develop a biofuel for jets that requires no major aircraft engine modifications. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:02:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10924548/nbaa-joins-in-launching-farm-to-fly-20 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10922088/dhs-travelers-will-face-security-squeeze-again A day after the attack on the Boston Marathon, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced she is stepping up security at transportation hubs nationwide "out of an abundance of caution," using "measures both seen and unseen." Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:57:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10922088/dhs-travelers-will-face-security-squeeze-again http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10922087/faas-149-tower-closures-still-a-go-cost-saving-effort-lands-at-nations-smallest-airports The Federal Aviation Administration is moving ahead with plans to close 149 small air-traffic control towers across the nation as part of mandated spending cuts. "We don't have the money to keep them open," Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood told the... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:54:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10922087/faas-149-tower-closures-still-a-go-cost-saving-effort-lands-at-nations-smallest-airports http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10919575/a4a-opposes-unprecedented-tax-hike-on-airline-passengers-in-white-house-budget-proposal A4A cautions that if the White House proposal to enact higher aviation taxes and fees is enacted, it will increase the cost of air travel, cost jobs, limit air service options to small and medium communities and ultimately harm the U.S. economy. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:39:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10919575/a4a-opposes-unprecedented-tax-hike-on-airline-passengers-in-white-house-budget-proposal http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10918905/ohio-may-win-drone-test-bid Companies wanting to develop unmanned aircraft systems are "sitting there waiting" for six areas of the country to get the OK to test-fly drones, the vice president of a Fortune 500 defense company told Ohio lawmakers Tuesday. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:02:21 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10918905/ohio-may-win-drone-test-bid http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10918896/aopa-warns-user-fee-proposal-could-cripple-general-aviation The White House on Wednesday released a budget proposal that includes a $100 per-flight user fee--a charge the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) warns could be disastrous for general aviation. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:58:03 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10918896/aopa-warns-user-fee-proposal-could-cripple-general-aviation http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10918895/thompson-introduces-bill-to-reform-tsas-contract-screener-program Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, introduced the Contract Screener Reform and Accountability Act (H.R. 1455). Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:56:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10918895/thompson-introduces-bill-to-reform-tsas-contract-screener-program http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10918897/senators-cross-political-aisles-to-save-towers Political parties work to save control towers from closure Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:27:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10918897/senators-cross-political-aisles-to-save-towers http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10918860/nata-disappointed-in-presidents-budget-proposal Urges Congress to Oppose Provisions Detrimental to General Aviation Businesses and Jobs Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:19:45 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10918860/nata-disappointed-in-presidents-budget-proposal http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10916297/faa-puts-budget-cuts-on-hold Control towers at 149 smaller-sized airports received a reprieve Friday when the FAA announced funding cuts would be postponed until mid-June Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:36:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10916297/faa-puts-budget-cuts-on-hold http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10916324/states-in-a-race-to-secure-drone-testing Although the prospect of drones flying over U.S. cities is generating cries of spies in the skies, groups from California to Florida are fiercely competing to become one of six federally designated sites for testing how the remotely piloted aircraft can... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:56:20 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10916324/states-in-a-race-to-secure-drone-testing http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10914683/budget-cuts-grounding-fliers-airlines-find The federal budget ax that is known as the sequester is starting to hurt the airline industry. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:09:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10914683/budget-cuts-grounding-fliers-airlines-find http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10914692/faa-gauges-approval-of-drone-policy The Federal Aviation Administration held its first online drone privacy forum Wednesday afternoon, and a recurring theme emerged - many think the FAA shouldn't be involved in drone privacy at all. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:37:04 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10914692/faa-gauges-approval-of-drone-policy http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10912575/proposed-tax-credit-to-spur-cargo-flights-for-illinois-airports Incentive is the latest legislative volley between Illinois and Missouri lawmakers for cargo business Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:37:08 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10912575/proposed-tax-credit-to-spur-cargo-flights-for-illinois-airports