From: C-SPAN on Thu, Jun 02 2011 5:05 AM

Speakers discussed the human factor of the FAA’s equation to insure aviation safety.

From: C-SPAN on Thu, Jun 02 2011 4:42 AM

In a forum sponsored by the Journal of Commerce and Traffic World magazine, speakers discussed airline safety concerns, from the perspectives of both the American consumer and the American airport employee. Mr. Bell said air flight traffic controllers are actually doing more in their da...

From: FOX News on Tue, Apr 19 2011 9:00 AM

FAA suspends 2 more employees

From: C-SPAN on Thu, Feb 10 2011 1:00 PM

From: C-SPAN on Thu, Feb 10 2011 11:16 AM

CR, pp. H9463-H9521. The House amended the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, to require the installation and use of collision avoidance systems in aircraft, and to require the FAA to complete research on and development of the TCAS-III collision avoidance system in a prompt manner.

From: C-SPAN on Thu, Feb 10 2011 10:02 AM

Sec. Burnley discusses airline safety fears, saying they have not changed over decades. He says accident rates are actually down and deregulation is unfairly accused of causing safety problems. Burnley then discusses a variety of proposals to reform the FAA.

From: C-SPAN on Thu, Feb 10 2011 7:11 AM

From: C-SPAN on Thu, Feb 10 2011 3:59 AM

The subcommittee hears testimony on the recent bombing of Pan American flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland in December 1988 from Pan Am officials, several family members of the victims, and representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration. The subcommittee examines whether the FAA is ade...

From: C-SPAN on Wed, Feb 09 2011 7:57 AM

The subcommittee heard from a panel of officials from the Federal Aviation Administration on the FAA’s fiscal year 1994 budget, and the agencies' operations and agenda for the future. The FAA handles approximately 200,000 aircraft operations daily along with safety checks on Americ...

From: C-SPAN on Wed, Feb 09 2011 7:55 AM

The subcommittee continued to hear from a panel of administrators from the Federal Aviation Administration on the FAA’s fiscal year 1994 budget and the operations of the agency.

From: C-SPAN on Wed, Feb 09 2011 1:11 AM

From: C-SPAN on Tue, Feb 08 2011 11:48 AM

Committee members heard testimony from several FAA officials, and representatives from other federal agencies concerning the FAA safety inspection program. They testified three basic aspects of the program: targeting the highest risk areas in the system, training for inspectors, and su...

From: C-SPAN on Tue, Feb 08 2011 11:42 AM

Mr. McCurry briefed reporters on several issues, including U.S.-China trade relations, recent comments from the Transportaion Department Inspector General about the FAA inspection program, and same-sex marriage.

From: C-SPAN on Tue, Feb 08 2011 11:28 AM

Committee members heard testimony from FAA and airport officials concerning budgetary and personnel requirements and structure for the agency. Much of the testimony focused on air travel safety due to the Valujet crash in the Florida Everglades on 11 May.

From: C-SPAN on Tue, Feb 08 2011 11:16 AM

Ms. Daschle talked about recent reforms in the Federal Aviation Administration, including systems changes and financial reforms.

From: C-SPAN on Tue, Feb 08 2011 10:57 AM

Senator Pressler, chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, talked about the oversight of ValuJet Airline by the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA announced on July 17 that ValuJet would shut down indefinitely because of deficiencies in its maintenance programs. He was particularl...

From: C-SPAN on Tue, Feb 08 2011 10:31 AM

Subcommittee members heard testimony from FAA officials concerning the investigation into the safety record of ValuJet airlines. They testified about why the agency did not shut down the airline sooner and why it initially stated that ValuJet was safe to fly after the crash of flight 592...

From: C-SPAN on Tue, Feb 08 2011 10:25 AM

Committee members heard testimony from Mr. Hinson and Secretary Pena about the FAA safety inspection program and Department of Transportation oversight of the agency, specifically regarding ValuJet airlines. Much of the testimony focused on former Inspector General Schiavo’s assertion t...

From: C-SPAN on Tue, Feb 08 2011 10:13 AM

Committee members heard testimony from Ms. Schiavo and Mr. Jordan about the FAA safety inspection program and Department of Transportation oversight of the agency, specifically regarding ValuJet airlines. Much of the testimony focused on former Inspector General Schiavo’s assertion that...

From: C-SPAN on Tue, Feb 08 2011 8:37 AM

Federal Express workers and several legislators briefed reporters on their opposition to the FAA reauthorization bill currently being debated in the Senate. They focused on the provision which would put employees of airborne express couriers, such as Federal Express, under the Railway A...