Tag: Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration has not done enough to improve how air traffic controllers handle emergency situations, an independent watchdog reported Friday. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Watchdog: Air traffic control systems not ready for emergencies

Kyle Feldscher · January 13, 2017 7:50 pm

Privatization of air traffic controllers has been suggested by major airlines since the 1980s, but has been shot down whenever it is raised in Congress.

Trump could clear path for privatizing air traffic control

Kyle Feldscher · January 3, 2017 5:01 am

Another day, another legal filing and yet another unconstitutional legal assertion by the Obama administration. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Beltway Confidential

Obama claims immunity from lawsuit under ‘the king can do no wrong’ legal maxim

William Perry Pendley · November 29, 2016 10:33 pm

The three largest U.S. airlines said Friday their staffs will tell passengers to power off Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones before and during flights due to worries about the phone's fire-prone batteries. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Delta, American, United Airlines ban use of Samsung phones on planes

Anna Giaritelli · September 9, 2016 10:54 pm

The House and Senate had hoped to pass a multi-year bill this year, but they failed to find a compromise, in part because John Thune doesn't support privatization of the air traffic control system. (AP Photo)

Senate passes FAA extension with two days to spare

Susan Ferrechio · July 13, 2016 6:10 pm

Congress next week will make another attempt at clearing a Zika funding bill for President Obama's signature, but it's likely lawmakers will leave for the summer without taking action. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Congress crams schedule in final week before big break

Susan Ferrechio · July 11, 2016 9:00 am

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid is trying to shame Republicans into supporting extension of clean energy tax breaks. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Energy and Environment

Reid: GOP broke word on clean energy promise

John Siciliano · July 8, 2016 10:37 pm

Washington Secrets

FAA OKs ‘drone journalism’ starting in August

Paul Bedard · June 24, 2016 3:00 pm

Drone operators must pass a written test and security check; avoid flying over people; fly below 400 feet and stay at least five miles away from airports; and remain within visual sight of their aircraft, according to the rules. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg, File)

Administration OKs drone flights over U.S. skies

Nicole Duran · June 21, 2016 4:51 pm

House Transportation Committee Chairman Rep. Bill Shuster's legislation would transfer control of the ATC to an independent, nonprofit corporation governed by an appointed board of directors. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Will air traffic control be privatized?

Susan Ferrechio · June 13, 2016 4:01 am

(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Washington Secrets

‘Air Uber’ seeks to take off

Paul Bedard · June 6, 2016 2:38 pm

A proposal to move forward could be ready in "a few weeks," according to those close to the negotiations. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Can air traffic control ever be privatized?

Susan Ferrechio · May 2, 2016 4:01 am