Tag: Secretary of Transportation
US Transportation Secretary announces $779 million in funding for airport infrastructure
US Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the intent to award $779 million in supplemental funding for infrastructure grants to 127 airports in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. ... Read More
U.S. Transportation Secretary announces Lithium Battery Safety Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today announced that it is soliciting nominees for a new Lithium Battery Safety Advisory Committee, in accordance with ... Read More
FAA awards first air carrier certification to commercial drone delivery firm
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the first air carrier certification to a drone delivery company, Wing Aviation. The certification ... Read More
US DOT strengthens safety provisions for lithium batteries transported by aircraft
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), today issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) to enhance air ... Read More
Donald Trump escaped death in helicopter crash: FAA ok with 50 unnecessary fatalities?
The U.S. President Donald Trump should be advised promptly that despite an alarming report about U.S. helicopter safety issues, the industry is proposing another delay in helicopter safety standards for ... Read More
Industry applauds confirmation of Ray LaHood as US Secretary of Transportation
WASHINGTON, DC - Many travel and tourism industry organizations are applauding today's confirmation of former Congressman Ray LaHood to be the new US Secretary of Transportation and a member of ... Read More