FAA failures set stage for deadly DC midair crash
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Numerous lapses in Federal Aviation Authority oversight contributed to the tragic midair collision that killed 67 people over Washington DC’s Potomac River last year, investigators revealed
Air traffic controllers who raised concerns about Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were allegedly told the matter was "too political" to address.
The proposed legislation targets redundant or outdated regulations, which after being identified could be amended, rescinded or removed.
Interim rule implementing NTSB recommendations for the airspace will go into effect on Friday.
The FAA will create new offices for safety management, airspace modernization and advanced aviation integration.
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The Trump administration said on Monday it is restructuring the Federal Aviation Administration and will create a new safety oversight office to consolidate functions across five different units.
Deputy FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau will oversee an additional four offices, including the commercial space office as well as a new office for advanced technologies such
National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said at a hearing that ‘systemic failures’ led to the deadly DCA crash.