LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
Capitol Hill Transportation News Congress examines DCA helicopter limits as DOT Secretary reveals $12.5B overhaul plan – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is also promising fixes after a bombshell revelation into the communication systems between the Pentagon and DCA. Transportation Secretary Duffy and Sen. Kennedy Announce New LNG Project – Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy […]
LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
Capitol Hill Transportation Newsws Lawmakers Call on FAA To Pave Way for TFR Reimbursements – Two U.S. lawmakers have urged the FAA to reimburse airport businesses affected by temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) around presidential residences U.S. Department of Transportation News Transportation Secretary Unveils Plan to Overhaul of Aging Air-Traffic Systems – Officials promised to replace […]
LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
Capitol Hill Transportation Newsws Republican chair unveils $15B plan to modernize air traffic control- House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) released a budget reconciliation proposal Tuesday that would allocate $15 billion for the modernization of air traffic control technology. US House votes to bar California 2035 electric vehicle plan – The […]
LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
Capitol Hill Transportation News Senator Ted Cruz says even American-made cars could get way more expensive due to Trump’s auto tariffs – Cruz said that a Big 3 automaker told him that the average price of their cars would increase by $4,500 beginning in June. Lawmakers Seek Details of USDOT Ethics Oversight of Elon Musk […]
LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
Capitol Hill Transportation News Senate hearing, Boeing CEO admits to ‘serious missteps’ on safety – Under sharp questioning from U.S. Senators, the CEO of Boeing acknowledged a lax safety culture existed at the aircraft manufacturer. FAA must address concerns before extending Boeing regulatory program, senator says – Senator Maria Cantwell urged the FAA to address […]
LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
Capitol Hill Transportation News House Dems call on Pentagon to reduce air traffic near DCA after fatal crash – Ten House Democrats called on the Pentagon to reduce air traffic near Reagan Washington National Airport. Senators grill FAA chief on missed warning signs before deadly crash – Investigators have found that the FAA had data […]
LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
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 Other Federal Mobility News
LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
Capitol Hill Transportation News U.S. House panel opens investigation into fatal January jet-helicopter collision – A House subcommittee has launched an investigation into the fatal air collision near Washington in January between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and a plane. ‘We need to know why;’ Clyburn demands answers on ‘withheld’ and delayed USDOT funds- An […]
LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
Capitol Hill Transportation News GOP weighs aviation funding boost amid culture of spending cuts – Hundreds of FAA workers have been fired as officials look for ways to boost controller hiring. US aviation safety ‘no longer the gold standard,’ according to statements at House hearing – For decades, US officials liked to say the nation’s […]
LSN Weekly Federal Mobility Digest
Capitol Hill Transportation News US senators call for new funding for air traffic control training – A bipartisan group of three U.S. senators called for new funding to boost air traffic control staffing, speed training of new controllers and provide new incentives to retain aviation workers. New air traffic academy died in Congress despite dire […]
