From: C-SPAN on Tue, Feb 08 2011 8:36 AM

Senator Hollings, the leading Democrat on the Commerce committee, expressed his support for the FAA reauthorization bill which is currently before the Senate. He emphasized that the provision causing all the controversy was simply an editing error because the language about express cour...

From: C-SPAN on Tue, Feb 08 2011 8:24 AM

Mr. Hinson, who will retire from his position as FAA administrator at the end of the year, reflected on his four years at the agency. He spoke about several accomplishments, including modernizing the air traffic control system, and reforming how the FAA procures equipment and how the ag...

From: C-SPAN on Tue, Feb 08 2011 7:26 AM

Mr. Faatz talked about the book store, which houses about 750,000 different books in over 30,000 square feet. He also showed the C-SPAN crew around the different departments.

From: C-SPAN on Tue, Feb 08 2011 3:47 AM

In the third portion of the fourth day of public hearings on the TWA flight 800 crash, testimony focused on ways to reduce the flammability of fuel tanks. Representatives from Boeing, the military, the FAA and pilots discussed already proven ways to reduce flammability such as filling ...

From: C-SPAN on Mon, Feb 07 2011 12:39 PM

Committee members heard testimony about the readiness of airports and the airline industry for the year 2000. Witnesses testified that the Federal Aviation Administration is prepared, but has set up contingency plans for air traffic control. They stated that airports had "a late start,...

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 11:45 AM

Ms. Blakey testified about her nomination as Federal Aviation Administration Administrator and her qualifications for the job. Among the issues she addressed were improving air traffic control, staffing and management at the FAA, air safety, and the implementation of security measures.

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 8:02 AM

Mr. Mead and Ms. Blakey testified about reauthorizing Federal Aviation Administration programs. Among the issues they addressed were the state of the aviation industry, safety and security programs, data gathering for air traffic control, and financial issues.

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 6:39 AM

A preview clip was shown of Richard Pyle and Horst Faas talking about their book Lost Over Laos: A True Story of Tragedy, Mystery, and Friendship, published by DaCapo Press.

From: C-SPAN on Sun, Feb 06 2011 5:21 AM

Airport executives talked to reporters about Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization and opposition by labor groups to some provisions in the reauthorization being considered by Congress. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters.

From: C-SPAN on Sat, Feb 05 2011 6:34 AM

A hearing was held on aviation safety from government officials and from representatives of aviation employee associations. Members of the first panel spoke about observations on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) oversight, changes in the airline industry, and certification of...

From: C-SPAN on Thu, Feb 03 2011 1:24 PM

The Senate continued consideration of S. 223, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. Roll call votes on or in relation to the bill were expected throughout the day.

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From: C-SPAN on Tue, Jan 11 2011 4:38 PM

Admiral Busey discussed the $22 billion, five-year plan for improving airline safety and international competitiveness. The Bush administration submitted the FAA plan to Congress on March 19. The plan implements part of the National Transportation Policy with the emphasis on modernizat...

From: C-SPAN on Tue, Jan 11 2011 2:04 AM

The subcommittee heard testimony from representatives of the General Accounting Office on the FAA’s fiscal year 1994 budget. Issues raised in the hearing included the safety regulations maintained by the Federal Aviation Administration, air traffic control operations, and the effect of ...

From: C-SPAN on Tue, Jan 11 2011 2:04 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 Mon, Jan 10 2011 3:43 PM

Witnesses discussed the evolution of high technology solutions to air traffic problems. They testified about the need for NASA experimental use to increase the amount of research and development.

From: C-SPAN on Mon, Jan 10 2011 6:31 AM

Committee members heard testimony on how unapproved airplane parts are affecting air safety. Unapproved parts are those that don’t meet FAA manufacture or repair guidelines.

From: C-SPAN on Mon, Jan 10 2011 5:00 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 Mon, Jan 10 2011 4:41 AM

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