Capitol Hill Transportation News
Democrats push investigation into Trump, Musk White House Tesla event – Senate Democrats are alleging the media event touting the Musk-owned automaker violates federal ethics laws.
U.S. Department of Transportation News
- FAA proposes inspections for ‘excessive gaps’ in Boeing’s 787 – The Federal Aviation Administration issued a proposed directive that would require inspections of Boeing’s 787 planes to address “excessive gaps” in the front of the jet.
- Trump taps Bryan Bedford to head FAA – President Trump has tapped Bryan Bedford, the president and CEO of Republic Airways, to head the Federal Aviation Administration.
- FAA restricting nonessential helicopter operations around Reagan National after deadly crash– The FAA announced it would permanently restrict “non-essential” helicopter operations around the District of Columbia’s Reagan Washington National Airport
- Crash victims’ families ask Transportation Dept not to let Musk influence Tesla probes- Families of people who were killed or seriously injured in Tesla crashes have urged the DOT not to let Elon Musk’s influence over the administration change its investigation of the company.
- DOT’s firings raising anxieties beyond flying– Layoffs at the Transportation Department touched several areas that focus on safety, including studying roadway deaths and helping prevent pipeline leaks.
Other Federal Mobility News
- Major air carriers challenge ruling on Biden airline fee rules – Major air carriers challenged a U.S. appeals court ruling in January that the Transportation Department has the authority to write airline fee disclosure rules.
- The Amtrak chief executive abruptly resigned from the rail service – Stephen J. Gardner stepped down on Wednesday after leading Amtrak for three years.
- Commuter plane that crashed in Alaska was half a ton overweight for conditions – The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report on the loss of aircraft.
