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The stunt pilots misread their gauges
Somewhere between the Oval Office and a snarled airport near you, the stunt pilots in the Obama administration made a terrible miscalculation. Most citizens are able to read. They're seeing numerous articles in the public prints explaining how the...
Tags: The Wall Street Journal, Rahm Emanuel, Air Transportation Industry, Barack Obama, Budget Control Act of 2011
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WRAPUP 3-U.S. Congress moving toward quick fix to flight delays
Reuters* Lawmakers eager for deal before next week's recess * Airlines, FAA say safety not affected by furloughs (Updates with progress toward deal, adds quote and details) By Richard Cowan and Doug Palmer WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate leaders...Tags: John Thune, Washington, DC, Trips and Vacations, Darrell E Issa, Budgets and Budgeting
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WRAPUP 4-U.S. Congress moving toward quick fix to flight delays
Reuters* Lawmakers eager for deal before next week's recess * Airlines, FAA say safety not affected by furloughs (Updates lead with tentative deal) By Richard Cowan and Doug Palmer WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate leaders and the Obama...Tags: Washington, DC, Darrell E Issa, Budgets and Budgeting, Air Transportation Industry, Budget Control Act of 2011
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WRAPUP 1-U.S. Congress looking for quick fix to flight delays
Reuters(Adds comments from Senator Durbin, Senator Collins, JetBlue CEO) By Richard Cowan and Doug Palmer WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate leaders are frantically trying to pull together a plan to alleviate widespread airline flight delays -...Tags: John Thune, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Darrell E Issa, Harry Reid, Budgets and Budgeting
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WRAPUP 2-U.S. Congress looking for quick fix to flight delays
Reuters(Adds details on Senate discussions, details on controllers) By Richard Cowan and Doug Palmer WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate leaders are frantically trying to pull together a plan to alleviate widespread airline flight delays - brought...Tags: John Thune, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Darrell E Issa, Harry Reid, Budgets and Budgeting
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FAA proposes $4 million fine against UPS
The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionThe Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $4 million fine against UPS for allegedly maintaining four cargo planes improperly. The FAA alleged Wednesday that UPS did not follow FAA-approved procedures for structural repairs to two DC-8 planes...Tags: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Air Transportation Industry, Federal Aviation Administration
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Guidelines Aim to Decrease Distractions of Multimedia Systems
KickingTiresIn a press briefing today, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood characterized his four-plus-year campaign against distracted driving as a "crusade." The latest weapon in the government's fight is a set of voluntary guidelines for automakers designed to...Tags: Automotive Equipment, Blindness, Manufacturing and Engineering, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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FAA plans to hit UPS with $4M fine over aircraft repairs
ReutersThe Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $4 million civil penalty against United Parcel Service for failing to follow procedures when repairing four aircraft, The planes involved, two DC-8s and two MD-11s were used on more than 400 flights...Tags: UPS Inc., Air Transportation Industry, Federal Aviation Administration
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Hostages on the tarmac!
Hours before the federal spending sequester began on March 1, when President Barack Obama predicted that "People are going to be hurt," he did not add, Trust me, I'll make sure of it. But he might as well have, as this week's furloughs of air traffic...
Tags: Trips and Vacations, Air Transportation Industry, Budget Control Act of 2011, Barack Obama, Layoffs and Downsizing
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FAA furloughs having minimal effect on OAJ
The Daily News, Jacksonville, N.C.Despite reports of widespread national delays, the furlough of air traffic controllers has had only a minor sporadic impact on local flights, airport officials said Tuesday. "We are only aware of one flight from Albert J. Ellis Airport that has been...Tags: New York City, Washington, DC, LaGuardia Airport, Air Transportation Industry, Layoffs and Downsizing
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EDITORIAL: Playing with lives: Sequester games in the air
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review"Believe you've been a victim of prohibited practices by air carriers or travel agents?" asks the U.S. Department of Transportation website. "We may be able to help you. File a complaint now." Pity that the site doesn't include a complaint prompt for...Tags: U.S. Congress, Lobbying, Air Transportation Industry, Barack Obama, Budget Control Act of 2011
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FAA: Air traffic controller furloughs trigger third day of flight delays
NewsdayAir traffic controller furloughs Tuesday triggered scattered flight delays across the nation for a third day, but windy weather was to blame for lengthy delays at New York City's airports, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA has...Tags: New York City, U.S. Congress, LaGuardia Airport, Air Transportation Industry, Budget Control Act of 2011
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