Posts Tagged ‘Department of Transportation’
 

 

How Existing Funding Could Keep The FAA Open In A Future Shutdown

The government shutdown drags on, and is now in its third week. Tom Rainey Jr. explores how Congress could insulate the FAA's operations from a future shutdown, primarily using existing funding.
by Tom Rainey
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Left Behind by the On-Time Machine

On-time departures are a critical aspect of airline operations and how they are viewed by the flying public. However, is it worth sacrificing passenger satisfaction in some instances in order to stay on time?
by Brad Tate
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FAA Proposes Rules For Commercial Unmanned Aircraft System Operations

At a press conference on Sunday, the FAA announced the long-awaited proposed rules for commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Here's what drone operators can expect.
by Ben Granucci
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Virgin America jet sits on a rainy tarmac at SFO.

DOT Fines Copa And Virgin America For Tarmac Delays

The US DOT starts the year with nearly an extra $100,000 in the bank thanks to fines issued against Copa and Virgin America.
by admin
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Qantas Boxing Kangaroo Boeing 747-400. (Photo by Jason Rabinowitz)

Qantas Fined $100,000 For Breaking Fee Disclosure Rules

Qantas has been fined $100,000 by the US Department of Transportation for inadequately disclosing checked baggage fees on its website.
by admin
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