Mar 16 Trump calls for privatizing air traffic control operations By Joan Lowy, Associated Press Trump is also calling for the elimination of subsidized air service to rural communities, many of which supported his election last year. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch LaHood: 2 Controllers Fired, but All Must Take ‘Personal Responsibility’ Federal officials moved to dispel new air-travel safety concerns after a military plane carrying first lady Michelle Obama breached the safety zone of another plane landing ahead of it. Gwen Ifill talks to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood about the latest… Continue watching
Apr 14 Watch ‘Brain Rattler’ Schedule Among Big Problems for Air-Traffic Controllers The Federal Aviation Administration's top air-traffic control official resigned Thursday following another report of a controller sleeping on the job, forcing a medical flight to land without tower guidance in Reno. Judy Woodruff discusses the safety concerns with Alan Levin,… Continue watching
Aug 07 Watch FAA Official Discusses Flight Delays Across United States U.S. airlines are suffering major delays across the country. Federal Aviation Administration official Marion Blakey talks to the NewsHour about what is causing the delays and how the government is handling the frustrating situation. Continue watching