Mark Walker
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Government Watchdog Calls F.A.A. Air Traffic Control Systems Critically Outdated
A report by the Government Accountability Office said that the agency’s heavy reliance on the systems could jeopardize the safety and efficiency of the nation’s...
Safety Agency Cites Lax Inspections and Federal Oversight in Deadly Helicopter Crash
The N.T.S.B. says a lack of F.A.A. oversight contributed to a 2022 helicopter crash in West Virginia, in which six people were killed.
U.S. Accuses Norfolk Southern of Delaying Amtrak Trains
A complaint filed in federal court said Norfolk Southern had “regularly” failed to follow federal law requiring that it give preference to Amtrak passenger trains.
F.A.A. Investigating How Counterfeit Titanium Got Into Boeing and Airbus Jets
The material, which was purchased from a little-known Chinese company, was sold with falsified documents and used in parts that went into jets from both...
F.A.A. Administrator Says Previous Oversight of Boeing Was ‘Too Hands-Off’
Mike Whitaker, who heads the agency, told a Senate panel that changes were being made to the agency’s oversight of the plane manufacturer, including conducting...
Amtrak Pays Executives Hefty Bonuses as Losses Continue
Some executives received payments of nearly half a million dollars as the rail service remained $1.7 billion in the red and the new Acela program...
Boeing Whistle-Blower Details His Concerns to Congressional Panel
Sam Salehpour, an engineer at Boeing for over a decade, testified that the company introduced production shortcuts in an attempt to address bottlenecks.
Boeing Whistle-Blower Details His Concerns to Congressional Panel
Sam Salehpour, an engineer at Boeing for over a decade, testified that the company introduced production shortcuts in an attempt to address bottlenecks.
Transportation Dept. and State Attorneys General Will Look Into Airline Complaints
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a new partnership with more than a dozen state attorneys general that aims to improve protections for air travelers.
Dish Soap to Help Build Planes? Boeing Signs Off on Supplier’s Method.
An F.A.A. audit found Spirit AeroSystems using Dawn soap and a hotel key card in the manufacturing process. The company says its techniques were inventive,...