Federal Aviation Administration Tagged Articles

American Shipper ArchivesMonday, August 16, 2021

0

FreightWaves Flashback: Bombproof air cargo containers

1996: The FAA says it’s ready to start testing new designs of air cargo containers built to withstand terrorist bombs, but the industry worries the…

Air Cargo

Images from NTSB of airliner fuselage at bottom of ocean, cracked up.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, July 19, 2021

0

FAA shuts down Hawaii cargo operator Transair

The Federal Aviation Administration puts Transair on freeze because of safety concerns.

Air Cargo

Workers put boxes in yellow seat bags in the passenger cabin of a plane.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, July 14, 2021

0

FAA gives passenger airlines 6-month extension for cabin cargo

The FAA is giving airlines until the end of the year to run passenger freighters with cargo on seats and other parts of the cabin…

Air Cargo

Pilots in cockpit. View from behind looking out the window during flight.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, June 9, 2021

FAA creates database for sharing of pilot records

Bad apples can jump from one company to another because their full employment history doesn’t always follow them. It happens in all industries. But when…

News

John Gallagher, Washington CorrespondentThursday, March 18, 2021

2

Watchdog spotlights FMCSA’s, other agencies’ disjointed drug testing verification

A GAO report links accurate data collection to motor carrier costs.

Truck Talk

Alan AdlerFriday, March 5, 2021

Truck Talk: Flying things edition

Truck Talk is a weekly newsletter where FreightWaves adds context, commentary and color to industry news and trends.

Trucking Regulation

John Gallagher, Washington CorrespondentThursday, January 21, 2021

Transportation consultant Joshi named FMCSA deputy administrator

DOT announces slate of 40 to the department’s leadership team as the Biden administration kicks into gear.

Regulatory Agencies

John Gallagher, Washington CorrespondentFriday, January 8, 2021

Exclusive: Chao acknowledges COVID-19 challenges for transportation sector

DOT Secretary Elaine Chao emailed a farewell letter to employees on Friday detailing her resignation and COVID-19 challenges.

Parcel

Two people look at a document with a drone positioned in the foreground.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, January 5, 2021

Amazon, American Airlines execs to advise FAA on drone regulation

The FAA is adding new experts to its Drone Advisory Committee.

Autonomous Vehicles

A five-rotor drone lifts a package into the air.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, December 30, 2020

New FAA rules put drone delivery closer to reality

Mainstream commercial use of small unmanned aircraft for a variety of applications, including package delivery, is around the corner. New FAA regulations create a pathway…