Airlines for America Urges $20B for FAA ATC Upgrades
Airlines for America and a coalition of industry leaders requested $20 billion from Congress to modernize the outdated US air traffic control system.
Jul 16, 20265 min
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AI illustrationHouse Panel Debates Airline Competition and Consolidation
A House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing examined U.S. airline consolidation, market competition, and the recent collapse of Spirit Airlines.
Jun 25, 20263 min
Regulatory
A4A CEO: Hundreds of Daily Near-Misses Strain U.S. Airspace
Airlines for America CEO Chris Sununu testified that hundreds of daily near-misses demonstrate systemic stress within the National Airspace System.
Jun 25, 20264 min
Safety
FAA, Airlines Push Back on Newark International Flight Halt
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and industry groups oppose DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin's plan to pull CBP officers from Newark to manage ICE protests.
May 30, 20263 min
Regulatory
Spirit Airlines Shuts Down; Competitors Launch Rescue Fares for Passengers
Spirit Airlines has ceased all operations, prompting competitors to offer rescue fares for stranded passengers and impacting approximately 17,000...
May 3, 20264 min
Business
DHS Shutdown Causes Massive Airport Delays Amid Record Spring Break Travel
A DHS shutdown has caused severe TSA staffing shortages and long airport lines as a record 171 million passengers travel for spring break.
Mar 22, 20263 min
Regulatory
Airline CEOs Urge Congress to Fund DHS Amidst Shutdown Chaos
Airline CEOs sent a letter to Congress demanding an end to the DHS shutdown, which is causing severe airport delays due to TSA staffing shortages.
Mar 17, 20265 min
Regulatory
Airline CEOs Urge Congress to Pay Federal Aviation Workers Amid Shutdown
CEOs from 10 major US carriers urged Congress in an open letter to pay federal aviation workers, citing severe operational disruptions from shutdowns.
Mar 15, 20264 min
Regulatory